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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball
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World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2
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Shohei Ohtani caps Japan World Baseball Classic win over USA
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It's USA vs Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship
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World Baseball Classic proves the heart of America's pastime is in
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball