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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic: Best moment in my life - CBS News
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Japan Will Face United States in World Baseball Classic Final - The New York Times
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post
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Shohei Ohtani sparks Japan rally to top Mexico in WBC semis
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico to reach final vs. U.S. - Chicago Sun-Times
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Japan defeats USA 3-2 to win the 2023 WBC Championship
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Japan beat Italy and advance to World Baseball Classic semifinal - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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Japan rallies in ninth inning to edge Mexico, advance to play United States in World Baseball Classic final - The Boston Globe
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World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? - ESPN
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Japan, Australia, Netherlands win in World Baseball Classic - NBC Sports