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A center of attention, Lars Nootbaar sparks Team Japan to 8-1 victory in WBC opener
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Lars Nootbaar Gains Huge IG Following As MLB Teammate Gives Warning
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Baseball: Fireballer Roki Sasaki prepared but anxious ahead of WBC
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Lars Nootbaar's WBC teammate doesn't think his lack of Japanese language will cause issues: He's a sparkplug who will overcome the language barrier
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Noot loves baseball and we love Noot #wbc #worldbaseballclassic #sport
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ヌーート' Heading Overseas: WBC Skipper Sees Nootbaar as Global Gain for Japan - Rafu Shimpo
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC West & SoCal News - Bally Sports
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Nootbaar gets Japan on the board, Noot! 😤 #WorldBaseballClassic, By MLB