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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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Japan beats USA in WBC final; Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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Mike Trout says WBC reminded him why Angels must make playoffs
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