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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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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.

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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!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shohei Ohtani had a Priceless Reaction to Striking Out Mike Trout

What a way for the WBC to end.

Sports Illustrated

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Miami Herald

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

The Independent UK

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

What a speech from Shohei Ohtani.

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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.

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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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout playing in WBC Final had MLB fans referencing the same hilarious Angels meme

Whose Tungsten Arm O'Doyle curse is stronger?

WhatToWatch

How to watch the World Baseball Classic championship game: USA vs Japan

We've got everything you need to know about how to watch Team USA take on Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights

It’s not just about his metronomic ability to both hit and pitch. At the World Baseball Classic, we’re seeing a part of his personality and passion we’ve never seen in MLB.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico to reach WBC final

Shohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

Japan Rallies for Walk-Off Win Over Mexico in WBC Semis, Will Face USA

Shohei Ohtani was at the center of his country’s wild walk-off win to set up a juicy showdown against Mike Trout and Team USA in Tuesday’s final.

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