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Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to WBC final - Los
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Ohtani, Sasaki help Japan reach World Classic quarterfinals - West
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Italy vs. Japan Highlights 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani uncorks 102-mph heat as Japan ousts Italy to reach
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Meneses homers twice, Mexico clobbers U.S. in World Baseball
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Japan beats Italy and advances to the semifinals of the World
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Dominic Fletcher hits a CLUTCH two-run single for Italy, knocking
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