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St. Louis Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
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Japanese high school baseball players discouraged from using World
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Lars Nootbaar thrilled to meet Ichiro Suzuki
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Ex-star regains love for the sport through reunion with Nootbaars
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Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the
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Lars Nootbaar is committed to play for Samurai Japan in the WBC
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Mexico vs Japan summary: scores, stats and highlights
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