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Israel rallies to top Nicaragua in first game of 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Israel's World Baseball Classic dream ends while Japan advances
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Mets' Edwin Díaz hurts his knee during Puerto Rico WBC victory celebration : NPR
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How Israel built its most talented roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Ailing Yankees outfielder pulled from Team Israel's World Baseball Classic roster