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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan

Lars Nootbaar, a high-energy outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, was the first player born outside Japan to play for its national team. He put on a show.

By Brad Lefton

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NLCS: Mike Clevinger and Padres Are Overwhelmed in Philadelphia

“This is probably one of the worst days of my life,” said San Diego’s starter, Mike Clevinger. “That sums it up.”

By Tyler Kepner

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NLCS: Zack Wheeler and Phillies Beat Padres in Game 1

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both went deep, and Zack Wheeler and Philadelphia’s bullpen combined to allow only one hit in a hard-fought Game 1.

By Scott Miller