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Classic” indeed: Japan survives WBC semifinals with late comeback - Fish Stripes
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Classic” indeed: Japan survives WBC semifinals with late comeback - Fish Stripes
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Canada is in tough with U.S. and Mexico in Pool C, but could surprise at WBC
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA
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Japan stuns Mexico in WBC semifinal, will face USA for title
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WBC Semifinal preview: Japan vs. Mexico rosters, who to watch and more - The Athletic
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WBC Semifinal Preview: As Sasaki takes mound, Japan set for toughest test yet vs. Mexico
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How Japan rallied to defeat Mexico, advance to World Baseball Classic final against USA - The Athletic
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How Japan rallied to defeat Mexico, advance to World Baseball Classic final against USA - The Athletic
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 World Baseball Classic - The Ringer