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Ohtani gets nod from Angels to take part in his first WBC - The
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Japan tops U.S. to win WBC title, Sports news
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Japan wins 2023 WBC - Updates, highlights, takeaways and more - ESPN
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Japan tops U.S. to win WBC title, Sports news
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Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2 MLB
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani's pitching future? How MLB starters have fared
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Shohei Ohtani will shine at WBC, but he won't be Japan's only star
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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Back To MLB, With New Rules - Ohtani Comes To America
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final