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Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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Masataka Yoshida leads charge as Samurai Japan routs South Korea
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for
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Japan edges U.S. 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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World Baseball Classic updates: Yu Darvish comes out of bullpen in
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan beat defending champions USA 3
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United States vs. Japan Game Highlights
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Masataka Yoshida shines for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani delivers in two-way role to help Japan defeat China
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