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Charles Curtis

The Japanese call of Munetaka Murakami’s WBC walk-off hit was absolutely thrilling

Have you recovered yet from what was an all-timer of a game between Japan and Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?

It had everything you’d want: Thrilling moments like Randy Arozarena’s catch and reaction, some back and forth action, and then the ending, with Munetaka Murakami hitting a game-winning walk-off to score the winning run for Japan.

The call from the FS1 crew was pretty great. But you need to hear the Japanese TV call, which is full of elated screaming, as it should be. And if you’re wondering what’s being said? Someone on Reddit attempted to translate, although there was so much excitement — which is the best — it was a bit hard to hear:

Perfect. And WHAT A GAME!

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