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WBC final recap: Shohei Ohtani gets best of Mike Trout, Japan beats US
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Angels approve Shohei Ohtani to pitch in tonight's World Baseball Classic final vs. USA – Orange County Register
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Weeks After Successful WBC Campaign, Team Japan Manager Reveals How Mike Trout Item Inspired Shohei Ohtani's Viral Speech Before Intense Final - EssentiallySports
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It's Mike Trout vs. Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic, and here's a betting preview - Sports Illustrated
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Ohtani, Japan rally to beat Mexico and advance to WBC final - Los Angeles Times
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WBC final: Japan wins 3-2 in victory over Team USA
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USA vs Japan: Lineups for 2023 World Baseball Classic final
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Mike Trout hopes for WBC battle against Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani - The Japan Times
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How Shohei Ohtani fanned Mike Trout to clinch WBC title for Japan - Los Angeles Times
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World Baseball Classic final: All you need to know ahead of USA vs Japan, Sports
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Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final
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2023 World Baseball Classic highlights: Japan beats USA to win championship
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan defeat United States to win World Baseball Classic - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout to win WBC for Japan - Sports Illustrated
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Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Mike Trout to Lead Japan to WBC Title –