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UNCOVERED: 11 | History Defined

Baseball World Reacts to Japan’s Instant Classic WBC Win Over USA

For the third time in the event’s history, Japan goes home with the trophy.

Sports Illustrated

Hear Japanese broadcasters’ electric call of Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to win WBC

Goosebumps!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan Beats USA in Thrilling Ending to WBC Championship

In a moment that seemed scripted, Shohei Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out and won tournament MVP honors.

Sports Illustrated

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Japan shuts down Team USA bats to claim third World Baseball Classic championship

MIAMI — Team USA manager Mark DeRosa felt confident in his team’s lineup no matter who would throw for Japan on Tuesday night.

Miami Herald

Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout for the most storybook ending to the World Baseball Classic

WHAT AN ENDING!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Shohei Ohtani had a Priceless Reaction to Striking Out Mike Trout

What a way for the WBC to end.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. falls to Japan 3-2 in final of World Baseball Classic

Turner and Schwarber homer, but Trout’s whiff against Ohtani ends it

Chicago Sun-Times

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Greg Cote: World Baseball Classic teases Miami’s potential to support game. Now Marlins must step up.

MIAMI — The World Baseball Classic hosted by Miami has seen a packed stadium rocking with excitement this month, before and including the United States facing Japan in the championship game Tuesday night.

Miami Herald

Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship

Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009

The Independent UK

The Two Best Players in Baseball Finally Get to Play in a Game That Matters

The WBC has done what in five seasons the Angels could not for Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, and we can’t wait to watch.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout playing in WBC Final had MLB fans referencing the same hilarious Angels meme

Whose Tungsten Arm O'Doyle curse is stronger?

USA Today Sports Media Group

How to watch the World Baseball Classic championship game: USA vs Japan

We've got everything you need to know about how to watch Team USA take on Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic championship game.

WhatToWatch

Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights

It’s not just about his metronomic ability to both hit and pitch. At the World Baseball Classic, we’re seeing a part of his personality and passion we’ve never seen in MLB.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Can the World Baseball Classic compete with the NCAA Tournament? March Madness is tough to beat.

March Madness or the World Baseball Classic?

Chicago Tribune

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This angle of Trea Turner’s grand slam for Team USA proves the World Baseball Classic shouldn’t go anywhere

Relive Trea Turner's epic slam from every angle

Sports Illustrated

Are You Not Entertained?! Trea Turner, USA Post Epic Win Over Venezuela

Saturday’s USA-Venezuela classic shows how much baseball has grown internationally and what the WBC games mean to those who choose to play it.

Tribune News Service

Lance Lynn, Team USA set to take on red-hot Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

The United States will face its first true test of the World Baseball Classic. Unfortunately for them, it’s win or go home.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ken Griffey Jr. took batting practice at the World Baseball Classic and every Team USA player crowded around to watch

The Kid's swing looks as beautiful as ever.

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Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Díaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC

PHOENIX — Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high. He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017. The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts vehemently defended the WBC after Edwin Diaz’s knee injury

They don't regret playing in the WBC at all.

Sports Illustrated

Yes, Edwin Diaz’s Injury Is Beyond Unfortunate. But Don’t Turn on the WBC Because of It.

If you want to cancel the WBC, do you also want to cancel spring games and celebrations? As Pete Alonso said, “Anybody can get hurt at any time.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

Sports Illustrated

White Sox Star Tim Anderson Proving He’s a Bargain at the WBC

The World Baseball Classic has become the perfect showcase for Anderson’s many talents.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Most Interesting Non–Aaron Rodgers NFL Moves

The league was still active on the first day of legal tampering.

Sports Illustrated

Hello, Sports Fans. Let Us Introduce You—Again—to Baseball’s Best Player.

No one looks like Mike Trout on a baseball field. No one hits like him, either. And he’s showing fans and teammates alike why at the World Baseball Classic.

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