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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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Shohei Ohtani does it again, leads Japan to World Baseball Classic semifinal – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally late, edge Mexico 6-5 to reach WBC final
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Somewhat talented Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win WBC - Covering the Corner
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico to reach final vs. U.S. - Chicago Sun-Times
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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Japan's Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win
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Why Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch against Mike Trout and Team USA in World Baseball Classic