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2023 World Baseball Classic Pool A Preview: Taichung
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WBC Pool A primer: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Italy, Cuba
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WBC Pool A primer: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Italy, Cuba
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WBC Pool A primer: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Italy, Cuba
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WBC Pool A primer: Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Italy, Cuba
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Italy 7-11 Chinese Taipei (Mar 10, 2023) Final Score - ESPN
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