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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up
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BASEBALL/ Ohtani secures win over U.S. for Samurai Japan's third
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Baseball: Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to pitch, hit in WBC
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WBC Final: Team USA vs. Team Japan - Twinkie Town
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final - The
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball