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Japan holds off USA for World Baseball Classic title
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2-way superstar Shohei Ohtani named World Baseball Classic MVP as Japan claim victory - The Mainichi
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Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani available to pitch for Japan against Team USA in World Baseball Classic Championship
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani's cap heading to Baseball Hall of Fame after his MVP performance
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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World Baseball Classic grows despite injury risks