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WBC: Shohei Ohtani, Japan beat Team USA 3-2 for 3rd title
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Japan defeats the United States in World Baseball Classic championship
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Shoei Otahni makes Japan Champion of the World Baseball Classic 2023: scores, stats and highlights of USA defeat - AS USA
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Japan beats USA 3-2 in World Baseball Classic
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Japan crowned champions once again at World Baseball Classic
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Japan defeats US to win the World Baseball Classic
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Japan send warning to Aussies at World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 3rd World Baseball Classic title - Nikkei Asia
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It's USA vs Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship. Breaking down the matchup, Sports
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World Baseball Classic: Japan tops USA for crown
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game