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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - Newsday
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World Baseball Classic on X: Nicky Lopez caps a SIX-RUN inning for Team Italy with a TRIPLE! #WorldBaseballClassic / X
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for quarterfinals. Canada claim record v Great Britain, Mexico beat USA, Israel & Venezuela also win - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Dutch infield, Cuban bats highlight World Baseball Classic Pool A
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Royals' Nicky Lopez nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
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Nicky Lopez (@nlopez3) • Instagram photos and videos
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What Kind of Future Does Nicky Lopez Have With the Royals? – The Royals Reporter
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Why Mike Piazza is managing Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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B/R Walk-Off on X: The Royals announced that Nicky Lopez and Vinnie Pasquantino will suit up for Team Italy in the upcoming WBC 🇮🇹 / X
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Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic - NBC Sports