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Japan defeats USA: World Baseball Classic final lives up to the hype
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Japan defeats United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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WBC) Japan defeats China behind Ohtani's two-way excellence
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Ohtani, Japan Defeat Team USA In World Baseball Classic Final – Fox Sports 640 South Florida
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike Trout to beat USA 3-2
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Ohtani, Japan Best USA 3-2 to Win 2023 World Baseball Classic - Metsmerized Online
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WBC - Shohei Ohtani does it all to help Japan beat USA in final - Sports Illustrated
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Japan Scores a Tiffany Trophy After Winning the World Baseball Classic – Robb Report
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to clinch 2023 WBC title for Japan [VIDEO] - DraftKings Network
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani Shohei's return to Japan prompts frenzy amongst fans
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic - NBC Sports
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times