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Japan silences hot U.S. bats to secure first WBC title since 2009
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Japan defeats United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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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 and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 3rd World Baseball Classic title - Nikkei Asia
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
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Japan beating America in World Baseball Classic is must-see viewing
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan beat defending champions USA 3-2 to win third title - BBC Sport
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Japan holds off USA for World Baseball Classic title
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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USA edge stingy Japan to advance to first World Baseball Classic final, World Baseball Classic
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2023 World Baseball Classic championship: Twitter reacts to Japan's win over USA