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Murakami, Okamoto Spark Japan Over Italy and Into WBC Semifinals
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Murakami, Okamoto Spark Japan Over Italy and Into WBC Semifinals
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals