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Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC title since 2009
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USA, Japan set for stellar World Baseball Classic final
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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike Trout to beat USA 3-2
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Japan star Ohtani gets green light to hit and pitch in World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Japan win WBC: Shohei Ohtani strikes out LA Angels teammate Mike Trout to beat USA 3-2
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Japan defeats USA: World Baseball Classic final lives up to the hype
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Japan Celebrates Victory over USA in World Baseball Classic
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Japan Dethrones US, Captures Third World Baseball Classic Title
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani says he can pitch in relief for potential WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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Japan plates 2 in ninth, ousts Mexico in World Baseball Classic - ESPN