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Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
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Photos: Japan wins World Baseball Classic after beating U.S. 3-2
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
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