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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and
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Japan defeats US to win the World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani excited to face Team USA 'superstars' in WBC final after
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In a storybook ending, Ohtani strikes out Trout at World Baseball
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2-way superstar Shohei Ohtani named World Baseball Classic MVP as
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan vs. Mexico score: Shohei Ohtani sparks late rally to set up
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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic - CNA
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World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for
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Japan win in World Baseball Classic the best moment of my life
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Shohei Ohtani & Japan BEAT USA & WIN the World Baseball