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HISTORICAL FACTS: 67 | History Defined

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

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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

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

That lived up to the hype.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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Pedro Martinez Delivered Powerful Message to Shohei Ohtani After WBC Final

What a special moment.

Sports Illustrated

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?

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

This was ELECTRIC.

Sports Illustrated

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

Shohei Ohtani is amazing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

The Guardian - US

2-way plan hatched years ago takes Kuriyama, Ohtani to new heights

MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9.

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Shohei Ohtani really deserves a billion dollar contract after his unreal World Baseball Classic

Seriously. He deserves it after what we've seen in the WBC.

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.”

The Independent UK

Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing

Japanese television stuck to its live coverage from Miami for almost two hours after Japan beat the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic

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.

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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.

Axios

In photos: Japan beats U.S. to win 2023 World Baseball Classic

It's Japan's third W.B.C. title.

Sports Illustrated

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

Goosebumps!

Sports Illustrated

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.

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