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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Tigers scout helps Team Japan win World Baseball Classic
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Before they became U.S. stars, Shohei Ohtani, Luka Doncic and Alex Ovechkin had rookie cards in other countries - Sports Collectors Digest
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Japan Beats United States to Win World Baseball Classic Crown
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Lars Nootbaar shines spotlight on Shohei Ohtani after two-way superstar seals historic third championship for Team Japan at 2023 WBC
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Dates, Venues and Pools Announced For 2023 World Baseball Classic – SportsTravel
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Masataka Yoshida shines for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Team USA Dominates on the Mound in 3-1 Win Over Chinese Taipei
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Japan Plays USA in the World Baseball Classic – The Torch
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Cuba's semifinal place at the World Baseball Classic only heightens event's spotlight - The Boston Globe
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A complete list of Cubs players taking part in 2023 World Baseball Classic - Marquee Sports Network
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing