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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Shohei Ohtani gets job done on the mound and at the plate to lead Japan into World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Boston Globe
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hopes to do it all for Japan in WBC
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USA vs. Japan Highlights 2023 World Baseball Classic Championship
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani awarded WBC MVP after closing out championship in Japan's win over USA
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for quarterfinals. Canada claim record v Great Britain, Mexico beat USA, Israel & Venezuela also win - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani Shohei's return to Japan prompts frenzy amongst fans
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani gets Game 1 start for Team Japan against China