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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final - WTOP News
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Shohei Ohtani had great message for Japan during pregame speech
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Shohei Ohtani hoping to make his WBC debut for Japan in 2023 - ESPN
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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