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Shohei Ohtani seals Japan's third WBC title, besting Team USA, 3-2 - Pinstripe Alley
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News
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Japan celebrates world baseball tournament victory over US - BBC News
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WBC scores BIG with Team USA stars in spite of crushing 3-2 finals defeat to Japan
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Ohtani Ks Trout for final out, Japan captures WBC title over USA
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Ohtani, Japan top U.S. for WBC title
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA - The Atlanta Voice
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Japan wins 2023 World Baseball Classic, Ohtani named MVP
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic: Best moment in my life - CBS News
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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic