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Japan fans passed around Shohei Ohtani's HR ball before returning it
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Shohei Ohtani won't have any restrictions from Angels about 2023 World Baseball Classic usage for Japan
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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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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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