Shohei Ohtani's second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in Japan's WBC opener against Chinese Taipei, leading Japan to a 13-0 victory while focusing solely on batting this tournament.
Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Making Final World Baseball Classic Start For Japan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch for Japan in the WBC quarterfinal against Venezuela on Saturday, then remain with the team through elimination without pitching further before returning to the Dodgers.
Watch Shohei Ohtani Go Out of His Way to Get Ball to Young Fan
Shohei Ohtani demonstrated exceptional batting performance at the World Baseball Classic while also showing kindness to a young fan by personally handing him a foul ball.
Masataka Yoshida's late HR lifts Japan over Australia to take first place in group at World Baseball Classic
Japan clinched first place in Group C of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 victory over Australia, secured by Masataka Yoshida's two-run seventh-inning homer.