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USA routs Puerto Rico 8-0 to win World Baseball Classic
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United States' Rally Falls Just Short Against Puerto Rico in
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GAMEDAY: Team USA Takes on Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifier Pool
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Team USA's Four Home Runs Clinches Spot in Title Game
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Full coverage: 2023 World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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United States Beats Puerto Rico for First World Baseball Classic
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Full coverage: 2023 World Baseball Classic - Los Angeles Times
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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Storylines to watch for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic: Once inferior, Puerto Rico one win away
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US routs Puerto Rico 8-0 to win first World Baseball Classic