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Japan cruises past Czech Republic for third straight win at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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World Baseball Classic Day 2: Netherlands undefeated, second loss for Cuba. Japan and Australia open with wins - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out USA's Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Japanese baseball fans celebrate World Baseball Classic win
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Shohei Ohtani (大谷翔平) & Japan beat Korea in their second World Baseball Classic game
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title : NPR
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World Baseball Classic Roundup: Italy, Japan Advance — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title
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Japan defeat South Korea for second win at World Baseball Classic
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WBC) S. Korea turns to seasoned veteran in do-or-die game vs. Japan
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Japan's WBC history: Has Japan ever won a World Baseball Classic championship?
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Tokyo Olympics] New chapter in rivalry: It's S. Korea vs. Japan in baseball semifinals
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Maruyama three-run homer, masterful pitching highlight Japan's title victory over Korea - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Japan Beats United States to Win World Baseball Classic Crown