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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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Mike Trout in World Baseball Classic spotlight
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Mike Trout will not play in All-Star Game, will be captain of Team USA in World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic 2023: Schedule, rosters, rules, and Red Sox playing
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Mike Trout eager to lead Team USA repeat bid at World Baseball Classic National News - Bally Sports
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Mike Trout loving World Baseball Classic, leads USA to quarters
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World Baseball Classic Final: Ohtani's Japan vs. Trout's U.S. –
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final
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Mike Trout placed on 10-day injured list, also named Team USA captain for World Baseball