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Ohtani 'prepared' to pitch for Japan in final vs. Trout, USA
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Rosenthal: Shohei Ohtani is worth $500 million in free agency, even if he's only a hitter : r/baseball
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Shohei Ohtani Vs. Mike Trout in the WBC! Recap, Los Angeles Angels' Rotation, New Hitting Approach
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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WBC - Shohei Ohtani does it all to help Japan beat USA in final - Sports Illustrated
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Why Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch against Mike Trout and Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan are World Baseball Classic Champs for a 3rd time, Flippin Bats
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Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani reveal signed cards depicting final WBC at-bat
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Rosenthal: The Shohei Ohtani you don't see, plus Jacob deGrom's ultimate goal and the Giants' hope - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani will shine at WBC, but he won't be Japan's only star National News - Bally Sports
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Baseball: Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to pitch, hit in WBC
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Japan edges Team USA 3-2 in gripping WBC final - New York Amsterdam News
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Mike Trout commits to Team USA for 2026 WBC