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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S. –
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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Inside wild Japan celebrations as Shohei Ohtani inspires World Baseball Classic win - Mirror Online
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Shohei Ohtani pitches shutout, leads Japan to WBC semifinal - ESPN
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MLB stars put Japan on track to reclaim WBC crown - The Japan Times
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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani says he would only pitch in relief for Japan in potential WBC final
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WBC: Shohei Ohtani leads Japan's wild clubhouse celebrations after stunning 3-2 win over USA
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United States vs. Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic final FAQ
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic team
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Japan celebrates World Baseball Classic win over US