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How Japan rallied to defeat Mexico, advance to World Baseball
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Nicaragua pitcher Hebbert signs with MLB's Tigers after one WBC inning
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Mexico vs. Japan Game Highlights
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Japan stuns Mexico in WBC semifinal, will face USA for title
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WBC 2023 - USA to face Japan in final after Japan walks off Mexico
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Competition or exhibition? WBC's pitching rules loom large
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Mexico vs. Japan Highlights 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Mexico vs. Japan Highlights 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Japan to Face Upstart Mexico in World Baseball Classic Semifinal
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