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Samurai Japan fans rise early to witness baseball history - The Japan Times
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Dan Patrick Reacts To Japan Defeating USA In The World Baseball Classic Championship Game
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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USA survive but Cuba depart World Baseball Classic, World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani delivers epic pregame speech before Japan beats US: 'Let's stop admiring them
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It's USA vs Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship. Breaking down the matchup, Sports