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Japan players to watch besides Shohei Ohtani during 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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World Baseball Classic tiers: Sorting the teams guaranteed a spot in 2026 - The Athletic
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Shohei Ohtani Commits to Japan for 2023 World Baseball Classic
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The Spectacular At-Bat That Ended the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
Analysis: United States, Japan World Baseball Classic final
Team Japan World Baseball Classic 2023 roster
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Japan, Australia, Netherlands win in World Baseball Classic - NBC Sports
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Who's The Team To Beat At The World Baseball Classic?
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Japan players to watch besides Shohei Ohtani during 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times