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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Japan edge USA to win World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani shuts down Team USA, Winning Third WBC Championship for Japan - Character Media
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Japan Beats United States to Win World Baseball Classic Crown
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World Baseball Classic: Japan beats Team USA in epic ending to title game - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic title over USA
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2-way superstar Shohei Ohtani named World Baseball Classic MVP as Japan claim victory - The Mainichi
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World Baseball Classic roundup
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani closes out Team USA as Japan wins 3rd title
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it – Orlando Sentinel
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Working from home or watching the game? Social media buzzes as Japan wins WBC - The Mainichi
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball Classic for Japanese championship
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How to watch Team USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic title game – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final