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Team USA Starting Lineup, Pitcher for WBC Championship Game vs. Japan - Fastball
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Ohtani closes in style as Japan edge USA for third World Baseball Classic title, World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final - WTOP News
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani Shohei's return to Japan prompts frenzy amongst fans
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After 'scary' moment at WBC, Nolan Arenado assures Cardinals he's OK, set for title game
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final - WTOP News
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani's hat, Trea Turner's spikes among items donated to Baseball Hall of Fame
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA