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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Japan defeats US to win the World Baseball Classic
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Japan beat Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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2023 World Baseball Classic highlights: Japan beats USA to win championship
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball Classic final - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 3rd World Baseball Classic title - Nikkei Asia
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Ohtani Leads Japan Over Italy 9-3, Into WBC Semifinals
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Shohei Ohtani delivers epic pregame speech before Japan beats US: 'Let's stop admiring them
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How Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan - Los Angeles Times
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Japan defeats United States to win World Baseball Classic - Newsday
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Japan Will Face United States in World Baseball Classic Final - The New York Times
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Japan out-duels USA in engrossing 2023 World Baseball Classic final to win third title