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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Japan defeats USA 3-2 to win the 2023 WBC Championship
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Ohtani excited to face Team USA 'superstars' in WBC final after 'epic' Japan win
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Japan defeats US to win the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Japan wins 2023 WBC - Updates, highlights, takeaways and more - ESPN
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan, News
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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship