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World Baseball Classic hopes to repeat 2017 numbers
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Japan wins 2023 WBC - Updates, highlights, takeaways and more - ESPN
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United States vs. Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic final FAQ
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Japan defeats USA: World Baseball Classic final lives up to the hype
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Ohtani, Star-Studded US Eye World Baseball Classic Crown
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final
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How will Japan use Shohei Ohtani in World Baseball Classic? 'Whatever the team needs
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Ohtani, Star-Studded US Eye World Baseball Classic Crown
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Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup National News - Bally Sports
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