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It's Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic, and here's a betting preview - Sports Illustrated
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How Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan - Los Angeles Times
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Full coverage: 2023 World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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World Baseball Classic Reflects Growth of the Sport Worldwide –
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Four reasons Team USA won't win the WBC, even with Mike Trout and Mookie Betts
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Japan plates 2 in ninth, ousts Mexico in World Baseball Classic - ESPN
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World Baseball Classic Odds News, Betting insights, picks, wagering analysis & more
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Japan star Ohtani gets green light to hit and pitch in World Baseball Classic
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MLB Gameday: United States 2, Japan 3 Final Score (03/21/2023)
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USA vs. Japan: Three keys for U.S. in World Baseball Classic final as Americans try to repeat as WBC champs
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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age, World Baseball Classic