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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Shohei Ohtani's fiery pre-game pep talk urging teammates to stop admiring star-studded team USA inspires Japan to WBC glory
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Shohei Ohtani delivers epic pregame speech before Japan beats US: 'Let's stop admiring them
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Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, Seiya Suzuki on Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani hopes to do it all for Japan in WBC
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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The World Baseball Classic is back, here's what to know.
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB News: Watch Shohei Ohtani's pre-game speech that fueled Japan to a 3-2 win at the WBC Final against USA: 'Stop admiring them