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Mike Trout agrees Shohei Ohtani 'won Round 1' between them, thanks Team USA on Twitter
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World Baseball Classic final delivers record US viewership - Sportcal
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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The World Baseball Classic, a break from the doldrums of Spring Training, will return in 2023
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Mike Trout loving World Baseball Classic, leads USA to quarters
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Betts, Smith play pivotal roles as Team USA advances to WBC final, by Ron Gutterman
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Mike Trout had time of his life 'representing that USA on my chest' at WBC
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World Baseball Classic's biggest winner is baseball itself