Shohei Ohtani homers again, Japan beats rival South Korea in WBC thriller

Japan improved to 2-0 at the WBC, slugging four home runs in an 8-6 win over South Korea.

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

TOKYO (AP) — This is the Shohei Ohtani effect. Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning — in the first he doubled on the first pitch of the game but didn’t score — as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic.

With Shohei Ohtani as leader, Japan returns to WBC a more joyful team

The Samurai Japan bench erupted. Shohei Ohtani broke into laughter. Some of the players around him started preparing their own bowls of make-believe tea. For players who never played with or against Shohei Ohtani in Japan’s domestic league,

Shohei Ohtani, Japan survive WBC upset bid from Australia

Australia's attempt at a massive upset at the WBC came up short, thanks in large part to Masataka Yoshida's two-run home run in the seventh inning.