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Italy's players celebrate after the team's 7-1 win over Netherlands during a Pool A game of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taichung, Taiwan, Sunday, March 12, 2023. (AP Photo/I-Hwa Cheng Stock Photo
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Sal Frelick of Team Italy celebrates after Italy advances to the WBC News Photo - Getty Images
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Netherlands vs. Italy in World Baseball Classic 2023
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Netherlands vs. Italy in World Baseball Classic 2023
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