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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Japan defeats US to win the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Baseball roundup
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Japan reach World Baseball Classic final and set up final with US
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WBC final predictions and what you need to know - ESPN
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out
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Ohtani excited to face Team USA 'superstars' in WBC final after
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Full coverage: 2023 World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final