"Thank you fans for your support. Your cheers had our backs every day. I didn't get the results I wanted, and I feel my insignificance. Players, managers, coaches and all staff who supported the team. I am very grateful for the experience of playing baseball with you as a Japanese representative, even though it was only a short period of time."
"We would also like to thank all the players from different countries and fans who played from the first round. And congratulations to Venezuela for winning."
"Ohtani went 6-for-13 with three homers and seven RBIs, posting a 1.842 OPS - by far the best of any player with more than 10 plate appearances. He led off for Team Japan in their game against Venezuela, and hit a home run to begin the bottom of the first inning."
Team Venezuela defeated defending WBC champion Japan 8-5, with Wilyer Abreu's sixth-inning home run providing the go-ahead run. Shohei Ohtani was retired for the final out. Following the loss, Ohtani posted a message on Instagram thanking fans for their support and expressing gratitude to teammates, coaches, and staff for the experience of representing Japan. He acknowledged his disappointment with the results while congratulating Venezuela on their victory. Despite the tournament exit, Ohtani performed impressively, going 6-for-13 with three home runs and seven RBIs, posting a 1.842 OPS, the best among players with more than 10 plate appearances.
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