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Lars Nootbaar on Ohtani facing Trout to close out WBC: 'I couldn't
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC Midwest News
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Shohei Ohtani has been historically, unbelievably good on the
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Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani bond from WBC, possibly to benefit
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A center of attention, Lars Nootbaar sparks Team Japan to 8-1
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Japan teammate and Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar bows down to
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Japan teammate and Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar bows down to