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World Baseball Classic 2023: How to Watch USA vs. Japan Tonight
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W.B.C. Championship Will Be a Study in Contrasts - The New York Times
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USA into first World Baseball Classic final with 2-1 win over
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U.S., Exploiting Japan's Miscues, Reaches First W.B.C. Final - The
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World Baseball Classic roundup: Dominican Republic opens with bang
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Puerto Rico, Netherlands ready for WBC semifinal - The Japan Times
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Dominican Republic powers past Netherlands to reach WBC final
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Whether USA or Puerto Rico wins, we'll have a first-time WBC
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Puerto Rico throws first perfect game in World Baseball Classic
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2017 WBC Semifinal Preview: Puerto Rico vs. The Netherlands
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Dominicans to face Puerto Rico in WBC final - Sports Illustrated
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Yadier Molina - Wikipedia
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