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Ohtani donates WBC cap to U.S. Hall of Fame

MIAMI -- Shohei Ohtani has donated the cap he wore in the final of the World Baseball Classic to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the museum said Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Inside wild Japan celebrations as Shohei Ohtani inspires World Baseball Classic win

Shohei Ohtani struck out his Los Angeles Angeles team-mate Mike Trout in a magical conclusion that secured Japan’s third World Baseball Classic win against the defending champions Team USA

Daily Mirror

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.

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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.

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Ohtani shines as Japan down USA to clinch World Baseball Classic

Miami (AFP) - Shohei Ohtani delivered a fairytale 3-2 victory for Japan over the United States on Tuesday as the Asian powerhouses won the World Baseball Classic for a record third time.

AFP

Japan down USA to win World Baseball Classic for third time

Miami (AFP) - Japan defeated the United States 3-2 on Tuesday to win the World Baseball Classic for a record third time.

AFP

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.

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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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The Japanese call of Munetaka Murakami’s WBC walk-off hit was absolutely thrilling

What a game and what a call on Japanese TV.

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Ohtani stars as Japan beat Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final

Miami (AFP) - Japan came from behind twice to defeat Mexico 6-5 on Monday and set up a World Baseball Classic final showdown with the United States.

AFP

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Japan beat Mexico 6-5 to reach World Baseball Classic final

Miami (AFP) - Japan came from behind twice to defeat Mexico 6-5 on Monday and set up a World Baseball Classic final showdown with the United States.

AFP

Japan walks off Mexico to secure WBC championship showdown with the United States

MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani rarely shows emotion on the baseball field.

Miami Herald

Japan stuns Mexico with a walk-off double to advance to the World Baseball Classic final

JAPAN WALKS IT OFF!

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'We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals.

Shohei Ohtani made his presence known when he struck out the first batter of Japan's 9-3 win over Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game Thursday, but that wasn't his most exciting strikeout of his outing.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ohtani HR drives Samurai to sweep of pool

Superstar Shohei Ohtani launched a massive three-run homer in the first inning, as Japan cruised to a 7-1 victory over Australia in the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Murakami, Yamamoto repeat as MVPs

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows' record-setting slugger Munetaka Murakami was unanimously voted 2022 Central League MVP on Friday, while Orix Buffaloes hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the Pacific League honor, both men reaping their respective awards for the second straight year.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Triple Crown star Murakami eyes future jump to majors

Coming off one of the most productive seasons in Japan pro baseball history, Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami said he would see if his skills would translate in the major leagues.

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Orix skipper Nakajima wins Shoriki Award

Orix Buffaloes manager Satoshi Nakajima, who led the Pacific League club to its first Japan Series title since 1996, was named as winner of the prestigious Matsutaro Shoriki Award on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Murakami caps Triple Crown season with 56th home run

Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami became the first player in 18 years to win a batting Triple Crown in Japan pro baseball, and he capped it in dramatic fashion by breaking one of Japan's most cherished records in his final at-bat of his final game of the regular season.

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