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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic Team
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Column: Yu Darvish's decision to play in WBC could pay off for
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Japan triumphs over USA in World Baseball Classic
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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic final score, results: Japan wins gold as
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Japan's WBC history: Has Japan ever won a World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC
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Shohei Ohtani (大谷翔平) & Yu Darvish headline players added to
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for