USA in World Baseball Classic 2023 final: Preview, schedule, and how to watch the championship game action live
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Japan first baseman Michihiro Ogasawara (left) and winning pitcher Akinori Otsuka celebrate with the 2006 World Baseball Classic trophy following their win over Cuba 10-6 at Petco Park in San Diego March
![When a controversial anti-Fidel Castro crowd sign drew the ire of Cuban baseball players in the World Baseball Classic When a controversial anti-Fidel Castro crowd sign drew the ire of Cuban baseball players in the World Baseball Classic](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/03/d69ac-16783058192230-1920.jpg?w=840)
When a controversial anti-Fidel Castro crowd sign drew the ire of Cuban baseball players in the World Baseball Classic
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