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MIAMI — Here’s the thing about playing in the World Baseball Classic: There isn’t much time to reflect on it. One day, you’re hitting a home run against Japan in the championship game in front of 36,000 fans; the next, you’re back in Phillies camp, getting four at-bats in a…

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

“It was all that I imagined. It was very special to represent my country,” Robert said.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Goosebumps!

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