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WBC final predictions and what you need to know - ESPN
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final - The
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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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Japan Buzzing For Shohei Ohtani's Return In WBC
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani leads Japan past U.S. in final
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Angels expect Shohei Ohtani to miss potential World Baseball
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Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for
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How will Japan use Shohei Ohtani in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani Leads Japan Over Italy 9-3, Into WBC Semifinals
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Ohtani closes in style as Japan edge USA for third World Baseball
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship