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After memorable finish to World Baseball Classic, one Tiger returns a champion
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Watching Shohei Ohtani thrive in intense World Baseball Classic, it's hard to see him staying with Angels
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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout face off in World Baseball Classic final
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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I'm getting goosebumps right now!' - Mike Trout talks playing for Team USA in WBC final against Japan
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Japan defeats United States to win World Baseball Classic - Newsday
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It's Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic, and here's a betting preview - Sports Illustrated
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WBC - Shohei Ohtani does it all to help Japan beat USA in final - Sports Illustrated
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SHOHEI OHTANI has announced that he will play at WBC : r/baseball
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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USA vs. Japan: Starting lineups for 2023 WBC Championship game - DraftKings Network
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Ohtani strikes out Trout to win the World Baseball Classic, a breakdown
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All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final, KSEE24
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2023 World Baseball Classic highlights: Japan beats USA to win championship