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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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There's a world of interest in this year's World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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2023 World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani gets Game 1 start for Team Japan against China
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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2023 World Baseball Classic a Huge Win for More Than Just Shohei Ohtani, Team Japan, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Japan reclaims World Baseball Classic crown
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA
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Japan vs. Italy in World Baseball Classic 2023
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Japan win World Baseball Classic to add to Premier12 and Olympic titles - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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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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World Baseball Classic: Group B Preview - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Led by Ohtani, Japan has the talent to win World Baseball Classic Pool B
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Previewing The 2023 World Baseball Classic: Team Japan - Metsmerized Online