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Shohei Ohtani homers to power Samurai Japan to victory over Australia - The Japan Times
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Japan silences hot U.S. bats to secure first WBC title since 2009
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Former Cuban Stars Want to Play in World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Why 2023 is the most important World Baseball Classic yet - ESPN
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Cuba beats Australia, reaches 1st WBC semifinal since 2006
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World Baseball Classic - Wikipedia
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WBC championship preview: USA faces fiercest test yet in clash with Japan
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Cubans signed with MLB teams will for first time play on national team at World Classic
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Highlights and runs: USA 14-2 Cuba in World Baseball Classic