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Ohtani told WBC catcher to sit back and enjoy the show

NARITA, Chiba -- Before Shohei Ohtani closed out Japan's dramatic victory over the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, catcher Yuhei Nakamura went out to the mound for a talk.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Mac Engel: World Baseball Classic captured our interest not because it’s baseball, but that flag

Bud Selig fouled a lot of pitches off his face and crotch in his 22-year tenure as MLB commissioner, but his baby that is the WBC is a big league double.

Tribune News Service

A Pitch-By-Pitch Look at Shohei Ohtani’s Beautiful Strikeout of Mike Trout

During an electric WBC matchup, Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout with the best sweeper of his career.

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Joe Starkey: Tell me again why Shohei Ohtani isn't the greatest baseball player of all time

I'm not old enough to have witnessed what Babe Ruth did on the baseball field (we just missed each other), but I'm pretty sure I know of a couple of things he didn't do.

Tribune News Service

Shohei Ohtani set to play Minor League Baseball game days after world glory with Japan

Japan's two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani - the 2021 AL MVP in Major League Baseball - is set to play in a minor league game just days after the epic WBC victory over Team USA

Daily Mirror

Dylan Hernandez: Shohei Ohtani's WBC dominance proves he must leave the Angels

LOS ANGELES — This isn't just about what's best for Shohei Ohtani anymore. This is about what's best for baseball.

Los Angeles Times

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Has Incendiary Opinion on Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani Showdown

Sports media personality has harsh words for final at-bat of World Baseball Classic

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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

One wild stat showed just how special Shohei Ohtani’s strikeout of Mike Trout truly was

An absolutely mind-blowing stat.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Trout Shares Touching Message After Team USA’s WBC Final Loss

The Team USA star posted a heartfelt message after the loss to Japan on Tuesday night.

Sports Illustrated

The Angels should be embarrassed after Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s epic showdown in the WBC final

The Angels' failures with two generational players were on display for all the world to see.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ohtani Made Trout Do Something Hardly Any MLB Pitcher Has

His game-ending strikeout was more impressive than was immediately evident.

Sports Illustrated

Pedro Martinez showered Shohei Ohtani with so much praise in a classy moment

This was just such a touching moment between Pedro Martinez and Shohei Ohtani

USA Today Sports Media Group

SI:AM | It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than Ohtani vs. Trout

That lived up to the hype.

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This WBC image of Shohei Ohtani pitching vs. Mike Trout would be the coolest movie poster

Ohtani vs. Trout: Coming this March to a theatre near you.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nets’ Yuta Watanabe perfectly described the love Japanese fans have for Shohei Ohtani

Saying Ohtani is a king in Japan would probably be an understatement.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Trout’s ‘He won Round 1’ quote about Shohei Ohtani had MLB fans pondering free agency

The next WBC isn't until 2026. What does Trout know?

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Japanese TV Call of Shohei Ohtani’s Strikeout of Mike Trout Was So Good

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This Shohei Ohtani overlay video from Mike Trout’s strikeout shows how hard it is to hit against him

Shohei Ohtani is amazing.

The Guardian - US

Shohei Ohtani lived out a fairytale as the World Baseball Classic came of age

The two-way superstar’s once-in-a-century skillset led Japan to a World Baseball Classic title while helping vault the tournament to newfound levels of popularity

Sports Illustrated

The World Asked Shohei Ohtani For the Fairy-Tale Ending. He Delivered.

“Superman.” “A unicorn.” There were many ways to describe Ohtani’s performance in the WBC final, but we will leave it to Mike Trout: “He’s the best.”

Evening Standard

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

WEKU

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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