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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Japan's Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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MLB Gameday: United States 2, Japan 3 Final Score (03/21/2023)
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it – Orlando Sentinel
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MLB Stories - Japan captures third Classic championship
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Japan's Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win
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Japan's Ohtani strikes out Trout to seal World Baseball Classic win
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Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to a called strike during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Seattle.
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Japan out-duels USA in engrossing 2023 World Baseball Classic final to win third title
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener