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Puerto Rico beats U.S., makes WBC semifinals
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USA eliminated from World Baseball Classic by Puerto Rico
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US routs Puerto Rico 8-0 to win first World Baseball Classic
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United States wins its first World Baseball Classic title with 8-0
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United States wins its first World Baseball Classic title with 8-0
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Sayonara! Puerto Rico Sends Japan Home, 3-1, In World Baseball
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Supreme underdogs' score big victory for Puerto Rico
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