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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Can the United States beat Japan in the World Baseball Classic?
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World Baseball Classic highlights: Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win title - The Washington Post
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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