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Greatest games in World Baseball Classic history
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USA edge stingy Japan to advance to first World Baseball Classic
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball
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Maruyama three-run homer, masterful pitching highlight Japan's
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The Philippines stun co-host New Zealand 1-0 to earn first ever
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball
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Japan celebrates world baseball tournament victory over US - BBC News
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Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first
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Japan defeats USA to win World Baseball Classic, Ohtani whiffs Trout