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Japan to Face Upstart Mexico in World Baseball Classic Semifinal
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up
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Japan to Face Upstart Mexico in World Baseball Classic Semifinal
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Starters Set as Team USA, Japan Battle for World Baseball Classic
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Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC – KGET 17
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3/12/2017: Mexico @ Venezuela
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