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Japan Will Face United States in World Baseball Classic Final - The New York Times
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic: Best moment in my life - CBS News
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Ohtani May Face Team USA in WBC Finals, DFW Pro Sports
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in World Baseball Classic final - The Sumter Item
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout: Final At Bat in the USA vs. Japan 2023 WBC Championship
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MLB labor deal opens door for Shohei Ohtani in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani closes in style as Japan edge USA for third World Baseball Classic title, World Baseball Classic
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