Shohei Ohtani ends World Baseball Classic just like in 2023, but as loser instead of champion

Shohei Ohtani walked off the infield after Japan’s World Baseball Classic ended, just like three years ago, only the final ...
Just Baseball

5 Takeaways From Japan’s Performance in the WBC So Far

Here are five things we learned about Samurai Japan during the first round of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Major League Baseball

Czechia gives Japan a ride, but reigning champs slam door to go undefeated

Few people on this planet can hit the ball as hard or as far as Munetaka Murakami. The Samurai Japan slugger, who inked a two ...
Los Angeles Times

Shohei Ohtani’s second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The last time Shohei Ohtani was seen wearing a World Baseball Classic uniform with “Japan” across his chest, he ...
UPI

Ohtani's grand slam highlights Japan's record win over Chinese Taipei

March 6 (UPI) --Shohei Ohtani recorded a grand slam and five RBIs in one inning to highlight a record thrashing of Chinese Taipei on Friday in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener. The Los Angeles ...
NBC Washington

Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan routs Chinese Taipei in World Baseball Classic

Japanese fans don’t get to see Shohei Ohtani in person very often. They got an eyeful on Friday in a sellout at the Tokyo Dome. Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning — in the first he doubled ...