Japan beats Cuba to win World Baseball Classic

Japan beats Cuba to win World Baseball Classic

SAN DIEGO, United States - Team Japan outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) and pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka smiles before the start of their press conference at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, on March 20. Japan became the inaugural World Baseball Classic champion with a 10-6 victory over Cuba. Matsuzaka who notched three wins in the championship was named MVP.

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