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USA vs. Colombia in World Baseball Classic 2023
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2023 World Baseball Classic preview: Pool A - Pinstripe Alley
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Special team: Why USA's World Baseball Classic win over Dominican is its best ever
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United States Blasts Its Way Into W.B.C. Semifinals - The New York Times
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Mexico hand rivals USA heavy defeat in World Baseball Classic, World Baseball Classic
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U.S. beats Puerto Rico for its first WBC title
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NY Mets' David Wright hits grand slam to lift Team USA over Italy in World Baseball Classic – New York Daily News
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Eric Byrnes: MLB owners, agents who don't want players on Team USA in World Baseball Classic can 'slap' themselves – New York Daily News
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United States blasts its way into WBC semifinals
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Team USA bats come alive en route to World Baseball Classic final