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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball
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World Baseball Classic gets its perfect ending
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Japan starting Imanaga over Ohtani or Darvish in WBC final vs
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Shohei Ohtani delivers epic pregame speech before Japan beats US
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals
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It's Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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Japan Beats United States to Win World Baseball Classic Crown
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Japan holds on to World Baseball Classic lead, beats USA, 3-2
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USA 2-3 Japan: World Baseball Classic final – as it happened
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship