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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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United States vs. Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic final FAQ
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United States advances to first World Baseball Classic final - SI
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Japan wins 2023 WBC - Updates, highlights, takeaways and more - ESPN
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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What channel is the World Baseball Classic on tonight?
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Japan defeats USA 3-2 to win the 2023 WBC Championship
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World Baseball Classic standings: Updated results, scores from the
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Japan knocked out of World Baseball Classic by Puerto Rico
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What to watch for in all 8 World Baseball Classic games Saturday
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Trea Turner's grand slam lifts Team USA over Venezuela, into World
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IN PHOTOS: 2023 World Baseball Classic
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The World Baseball Classic was a huge success for baseball