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2-way plan hatched years ago takes Kuriyama, Ohtani to new heights

MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shohei Ohtani really deserves a billion dollar contract after his unreal World Baseball Classic

Seriously. He deserves it after what we've seen in the WBC.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The World Asked Shohei Ohtani For the Fairy-Tale Ending. He Delivered.

“Superman.” “A unicorn.” There were many ways to describe Ohtani’s performance in the WBC final, but we will leave it to Mike Trout: “He’s the best.”

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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing

Japanese television stuck to its live coverage from Miami for almost two hours after Japan beat the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic

The Independent UK

Japan beat USA in thrilling World Baseball Classic final as Shohei Ohtani continues ascendancy to mega stardom

Japan were named the world champions of baseball after edging the USA in an enthralling World Baseball Classic in Miami.

Evening Standard

Japan triumphs over USA in World Baseball Classic

MIAMI: Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout in a showdown between two of the game’s best players to seal Japan’s 3-2 victory over the United States in a riveting World Baseball Classic (WBC) final on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

So Much for America’s Pastime. The Heart of Baseball Is in Japan Now.

A full-strength roster, rabid support from fans, and players who were willing to push their bodies to the limit combined for a deserving WBC champion.

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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title

Shohei Ohtani fanned LA Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion U.S. for the World Baseball Classic title.

WEKU

In photos: Japan beats U.S. to win 2023 World Baseball Classic

It's Japan's third W.B.C. title.

Axios

Baseball World Reacts to Japan’s Instant Classic WBC Win Over USA

For the third time in the event’s history, Japan goes home with the trophy.

Sports Illustrated

Hear Japanese broadcasters’ electric call of Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to win WBC

Goosebumps!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan Beats USA in Thrilling Ending to WBC Championship

In a moment that seemed scripted, Shohei Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out and won tournament MVP honors.

Sports Illustrated

Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

Miami Herald

Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout for the most storybook ending to the World Baseball Classic

WHAT AN ENDING!

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Shohei Ohtani had a Priceless Reaction to Striking Out Mike Trout

What a way for the WBC to end.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. falls to Japan 3-2 in final of World Baseball Classic

Turner and Schwarber homer, but Trout’s whiff against Ohtani ends it

Miami Herald

Greg Cote: World Baseball Classic teases Miami’s potential to support game. Now Marlins must step up.

MIAMI — The World Baseball Classic hosted by Miami has seen a packed stadium rocking with excitement this month, before and including the United States facing Japan in the championship game Tuesday night.

The Independent UK

Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship

Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009

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Shohei Ohtani told his Japan teammates to ‘stop admiring’ Team USA in a rousing pregame speech

What a speech from Shohei Ohtani.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ohtani shines in sparkplug role in thriller

Going into the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani was the biggest star on the Japanese team, if not the entire tournament. On Monday night, the two-way Los Angeles Angels superstar was content to play a vital supporting role.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Struggling Murakami finally gets big hit

Struggling Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami smashed a two-run sayonara double to complete a 6-5 comeback against Mexico in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic in Miami on Monday.

Los Angeles Times

'He has changed my life completely.' What it's like covering Shohei Ohtani.

Naoyuki Yanagihara's life mostly revolves around Shohei Ohtani.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan phenom Roki Sasaki and his 102 mph fastball had MLB fans begging their teams to sign him

That bidding war is going to be WILD.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Big East Gets a Coaching Shakeup

Rick Pitino and Ed Cooley have been tasked with reviving two dormant powers.

Sports Illustrated

The Two Best Players in Baseball Finally Get to Play in a Game That Matters

The WBC has done what in five seasons the Angels could not for Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, and we can’t wait to watch.

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