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Japan's cheering section, complete with trumpets and whistles
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Baseball-Late rally lifts Japan over Dominican team to open Games
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Colombia team roster
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Houston Astros: Kyle Tucker compares WBC to MLB playoffs
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World Baseball Classic fills Dodger Stadium with joyful noise
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Mexico downs Puerto Rico to reach World Baseball Classic semis - ESPN
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Houston Astros: Mauricio Dubón, Bligh Madris face of baseball
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How does the World Baseball Classic work?
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World Baseball Classic tiers: Sorting the teams guaranteed a spot
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World Baseball Classic: Martín Maldonado loves playing for Puerto Rico
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Japanese fans earn share of spotlight at World Baseball Classic
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David Peralta back with Dodgers after 'time of my life' at World