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Japan silences hot U.S. bats to secure first WBC title since 2009
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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Japan beats USA 3-2 in World Baseball Classic
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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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2023 World Baseball Classic championship: Twitter reacts to Japan's win over USA
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Team USA Falls to Japan in Title Game
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Japan Beats United States to Win World Baseball Classic Crown
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for WBC championship
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World Baseball Classic Final Draws Record TV Viewership