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World Baseball Classic: Highlights from Japan, Netherlands and More - The New York Times
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Japan prove baseball dominance by beating USA in thriller to take world title
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WBC Championship: Will Shohei Ohtani pitch for Japan vs. USA in 2023 World Baseball Classic? - DraftKings Network
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run of 2023 WBC in Japan win over Australia - Los Angeles Times
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - NBC Sports
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani scores first home run at WBC as Team Japan goes unbeaten entering quarterfinals
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WBC) Shohei Ohtani powers Japan to exhibition victory, fires warning shots to opposing pitchers
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani stars as Japan get off to winning start - Pinstripe Alley
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic - NBC Sports
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Ohtani fans Trout for final out as Japan beat US 3-2 for World Baseball Classic title