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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The
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Japan out-duels USA in engrossing 2023 World Baseball Classic
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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World Baseball Classic: How Japan celebrated the win
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Japan Eliminates U.S. in World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball
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Japan defeats US to win the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani caps Japan World Baseball Classic win over USA
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic