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Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age, World Baseball Classic
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How Shohei Ohtani, Japan defeated Team USA in World Baseball Classic final - The Athletic
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USA rolls past Great Britain in World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic - NBC Sports
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U.S. Beats Cuba in WBC to Return to Final - The Japan News
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U.S. beats Great Britain at World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals - Newsday
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Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC