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MLB News: The Japan players that Mexico must fear most ahead of semi-final
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Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Japan Times
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It's Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic, and here's a betting preview - Sports Illustrated
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Two Red Sox make All-WBC team; here's how Masataka Yoshida, other 9 players fared in tournament
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Japan's Masataka Yoshida launches a three-run home run to even the score against Mexico, 3-3
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register
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All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final
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Masataka Yoshida shines for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Cora impressed by Yoshida's WBC performance: 'He's got swag
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Japan rallies in ninth inning to edge Mexico, advance to play United States in World Baseball Classic final - The Boston Globe