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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan Grinds Out Title at WBC - Rafu Shimpo
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Another World Cup upset: Japan shock four-time champions Germany
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Champion Panya, challenger Tanaka clear weigh-ins for WBC
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WATCH: Shohei Ohtani homers twice for Team Japan in World Baseball
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Japan Grinds Out Title at WBC - Rafu Shimpo
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WATCH: Shohei Ohtani homers twice for Team Japan in World Baseball
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Japan fans cleaned up stadium after winning against Germany