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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout provide perfect ending for WBC thriller
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Mike Trout named US National Team captain for 2023 World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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2023 World Baseball Classic: USA team roster Arenado, Turner, Trout, Betts, Kelly - AS USA
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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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Captain America Trout powers USA into World Baseball quarters
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Mike Trout had time of his life 'representing that USA on my chest' at WBC
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Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Mike Trout says it would be a 'failure' if Team USA didn't win WBC - Los Angeles Times
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Stacked United States roster eager for opportunity
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Ohtani and Trout among MLB stars playing in World Baseball Classic
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Team USA Is Eager to Defend Its World Baseball Classic Title - Jugs Sports
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Mike Trout Announces He Will Playing for Team USA in World Baseball Classic & Be Team USA's Captain