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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Team USA Coaching Staff Announced for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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WBC Final Highlights: Japan 3, USA 2
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2023 World Baseball Classic scores: Team USA falls short in title game vs. Japan and Shohei Ohtani
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World Baseball Classic: Japan beats Team USA in epic ending to title game - Sports Illustrated
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We see who Shohei is.' How Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals, National Sports
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Has the 2023 World Baseball Classic final (USA vs Japan) broke the record for the most watched baseball match ever? - Quora
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Dodgers Notes: Mookie Betts & Team USA Fall Short, Trea Turner Memories, Urias Opening Day Starter, Roster Spots & More
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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Shohei Ohtani seals Japan's third WBC title, besting Team USA, 3-2 - Pinstripe Alley
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach World Baseball Classic semifinals
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA