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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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USC Trojans - Congratulations to USC Baseball alum Lars Nootbaar on winning the World Baseball Classic title with Japan! 🇯🇵✌️
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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United States vs. Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic final FAQ
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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How Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan - Los Angeles Times
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S. –
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it – Orlando Sentinel
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title : NPR
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Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA - The Atlanta Voice
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post
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Japan beating America in World Baseball Classic is must-see viewing