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Japan Eliminates U.S. in World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Japan defeats USA to clinch WBC title
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World Baseball Classic: How Japan celebrated the win
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title
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Japan defeats United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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USA vs. Japan averages highest viewership ever for World Baseball Classic game - The Athletic
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Dan Patrick Reacts To Japan Defeating USA In The World Baseball Classic Championship Game
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA - The Atlanta Voice
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Japan Wins World Baseball Classic Final Over Team USA Powered By Shohei Ohtani - Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani awarded WBC MVP after closing out championship in Japan's win over USA
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title : NPR