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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Japan beats USA 3-2 in World Baseball Classic
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Japan prove baseball dominance by beating USA in thriller to take world title
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico to reach final vs. U.S. - Chicago Sun-Times
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Joy in Japan for Shohei Ohtani's return in the World Baseball Classic - The Economic Times Video
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Joy in Japan for Shohei Ohtani's return
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan top US 3-2 - Taipei Times
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Japan wins 2023 World Baseball Classic, Ohtani named MVP
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic