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World Baseball Classic updates: Yu Darvish comes out of bullpen in Japan's quarterfinal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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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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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA - The Atlanta Voice
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WBC Roster Preview: Team Japan Is Elite
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Japan defeats the United States in World Baseball Classic championship
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How will Japan use Shohei Ohtani in World Baseball Classic? 'Whatever the team needs
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Shohei Ohtani pitches shutout, leads Japan to WBC semifinal - ESPN
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United States vs. Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic final FAQ