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Japan wins 2023 WBC - Updates, highlights, takeaways and more - ESPN
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Storylines to watch for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent Japan in World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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World Baseball Classic final score, results: Japan wins gold as Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to seal Samurai victory
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Shohei Ohtani rallies Japan with pre-WBC final speech
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Ohtani strikes out USA's Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan
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Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup National News - Bally Sports
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USA Clinches Series with 3-1 Win over Japan
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Japan defeats USA: World Baseball Classic final lives up to the hype
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times