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World Baseball Classic: Six reasons to watch - Sports Illustrated
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World Baseball Classic final score, results: Japan wins gold as Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to seal Samurai victory
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Ohtani, Star-Studded US Eye World Baseball Classic Crown
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Report: Mets Will Pursue Shohei Ohtani - Metsmerized Online
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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A Timeline of Shohei Ohtani's Career - Ohtani Comes To America podcast — CessPool Podcast Network
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Baseball Classic - ABC News
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United States vs. Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic final FAQ
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