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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing, Sports
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 win over Team USA, Local
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Shohei Ohtani & Japan BEAT USA & WIN the World Baseball Classic!! - 3/21/23
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Is Shohei Ohtani pitching for Japan vs. Team USA?
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea at World Baseball Classic - The Globe and Mail
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA
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Shohei Ohtani named 2023 World Baseball Classic MVP
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout