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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World
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Cuba advance to semi-final after dramatic victory over Australia
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WBC 2023 - USA to face Japan in final after Japan walks off Mexico
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Japan wins World Baseball Classic 2023
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, closes out Japan's 3rd
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Ohtani closes in style as Japan edge USA for third World Baseball
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 3rd World Baseball Classic title
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Ohtani, Japan top U.S. for WBC title
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After 'scary' moment at WBC, Nolan Arenado assures Cardinals he's
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA