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NBC News - Japan stuns USA, 3-2, to win first World
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Mexico stun holders Japan to win WBSC Under-23 Baseball World Cup
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Greatest games in World Baseball Classic history
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USA vs. Japan final score, World Baseball Classic: United States into finals vs. Puerto Rico after win
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FULL FINAL INNING: Team Japan finishes off Team USA to win the World Baseball Classic!
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball Classic final - The Athletic
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Greatest games in World Baseball Classic history
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How the 2023 WBC won over the players -- and the world - ESPN
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Samurai Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to hit and pitch during World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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USA edge stingy Japan to advance to first World Baseball Classic final, World Baseball Classic