Japan beats Mexico to go to the championship, a breakdown

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[@jonbolin344]

This was genuinely one of the best games I’ve ever seen. It had EVERYTHING!

[@thedude3065]

world class pitching world class hitting world class plays world class personality and a multi run walk off never tell me this game is boring

[@noahweber5606]

No shit, an out and out pitching duel that turns into back and forth smash fest like holy shit

[@Robuu]

@@thedude3065 As someone whodosnt really care or watch a lot of baseball outside of a few world series games, this game made me think I should watch some more baseball.

[@thedude3065]

@@Robuu if there were ever a year this one may be the best yet to do so

[@thedude3065]

@Bread And Circuses for every winner there must also be a loser the beauty in the game is knowing that another chance is inevitable

[@Masarurpopo]

As a Mexican, that hurt to watch, but now I can only wish good luck for Japan in the Finals, and wait for 2026.

[@cabalogia]

No mames wey

[@johnlee7377]

Was this game a big deal in Mexico?

[@Tu_Padre31]

​@John Lee Mexicos president had near daily talk segments talking about the team during press conferences. He put out a video congratulationing the team and their performance as soon as the game was over as well. Mexicos social media's affiliated with baseball and MLB grew by a ridiculous amount of followers, their players socials as well. Mexico already has a few states where baseball is bigger than soccer, but this definitely gave it more national growth, many people putting it ahead of soccer world cup performances, as well as the sport of soccer in general. The State of Sonora, Mx is known as the home of baseball in mexico, their local teams are well supported, and if you look up where alot of these MX players are from, you wouldnt be surprised its almost entirely Baja Cali, Sonora, and Sinaloa. Surprisingly, a staggering amount of the mexico fans attending their games were from mexico, and not just mexican americans as most people would expect. Overall, ALOT of new baseball fans over there

[@johnlee7377]

@Jose C Seriously?!?! more than the national soccer team?!?! That's insane, I almost don't believe you... Wbc is VERY slowly starting to grow in the US as a worthy tournament, but I didn't expect it to blow up in Mexico before it did in the US like that, That's crazy. I wish americans/our players cared about it like everyone else seems to... alot of americans still don't know this tournament even exists, which is stupid because mlb made the whole event lol. And although trout, ohtani, turner, and jomboy is finally making it bigger, sadly alot of US players still don't care to play

[@ehrgeiz5649]

@@johnlee7377 Every game is a big deal in Mexico. Baseball is huge in Mexico. Like Football to Texas. Baseball is the same to Mexico, Yes even over futball/Soccer. WBC is Slowly growing in the US? It was literally proposed by US players and officials... Not sure you know what you're talking about. It is literally one of the WORLDS most viewed baseball events... I don't even watch baseball as much as others and know this.

[@Dacaolition]

Genuinely a fantastic game to watch. I'm hoping the Japan vs US game has even half the talking points of this one.

[@bmac4]

Man wants to win some sort of championship because lord knows he ain't getting one with the Angels lol (Yes I'm aware he won one for Hokkaido in the NPB)

[@eliktm4624]

@@bmac4 What's funny is that the top half of your comment could also apply to Mike Trout. It should be a good game!

[@alejorafe5]

Incredible game, great break down. I was rooting for Mexico, but I can't be mad anytime Japan wins! Great WBC super excited for tomorrow's game!

[@Hathos96]

I love these breakdowns. I mean, who else is going to break down the celebration after the winning slide home and the team celebration?

[@nickwilsonbowling]

“180 first pump slide. You can’t teach that. “ Jomboy 2023 Your breakdowns are always perfect.

[@funkthat]

it was a SHOOORYUKEN!

[@FirearmofMutiny]

Sure you can. It's just ⬇+ HK, followed by ➡⬇↘ + HP. I didn't know you could cancel that quickly into a Shoryuken 🤣

[@viper6525D]

I am so disappointed Mexico lost but my God that may have been one of the best games of baseball I’ve ever seen. This is why I love baseball!

[@Japanese_Made_Easy_Podcast]

That last sound that got cut off or edited out at 4:12 sounded like Jomboy was about to break out the Japanese skills. Looking forward to tomorrow's game!!

[@Gatorman9998]

Never watch baseball, I was watching the wbc with friends and said fuck it lets go to a game. Fuck man I have fallen in love with the game

[@TKainZero]

One of the best games of baseball I have ever watched.

[@andrewrodriguez5274]

Jomboy already giving us golden content.

[@KelseySalad]

that coach smile at the end really got me

[@johneasterbrook5732]

Murakami is so fun to watch, I have seen him live in Japan several times. He's had a bad tournament but is an absolute stud

[@Verlisify]

Shuto is something else

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

Let’s go Japan!

[@jsho12]

It's a Street Fighter move. He got up with the Shoryuken.

[@barryfastcars25]

Oh baseball. Best exported sport ever.

[@tootspogsforever5590]

Jomboy awesome play by play of the celebration always gets me!!😅😂

[@Apple_Beshy]

Have you seen Ukyo Shuto? Mf that guy run fast af, the fastest player I've ever seen in baseball. Ps. Ohtani VS Trout!! This will be good af.

[@ZS59Goat]

the players who are in the classic are gonna come into the season fired up. i think they have an advantage over those in spring training

[@avacadohorse5016]

that just crazy! waht a amazing game

[@fishfoolishness4222]

Come on FOX, televise the game on your regular channel so EVERYONE can see the game!

[@RyansColoradoRailProductions]

Straight out of Jimmy Rollins’ playbook

[@morningsidedriverock]

As die hard fans only watch baseball now to guess which breakdown Jomboy is gonna post.

[@rwhirsch]

we're gonna start seeing more and more japanese in the majors.

[@pauljohn1576]

正尚がお前が決めろよみたいに指差してるとこすき

[@HeadNtheClouds]

Only 5 more hours til the championship game 🎉🔥❤️ ⚾️

[@Ogtonyg]

Gallegos blowing the game in the 9th? not surprised.

[@murphyjay9084]

i just saw a pic from the celebration and it looks like lars nootbaar is doing a crane pose like the karate kid.

[@jeremypowell1312]

Cryinnnnnnnnng!!! So happy for Japan.

[@JCStraulin]

That was quick Jimmy! Get some sleepy

[@JCStraulin]

But love it

[@lukerogoff1677]

And people wanted this cancelled

[@rxw5520]

I read your thumbnail “Japan beats off on Mexico”

[@cs371212]

Shuto did a shoryuken right after the slide😂

[@xxSLAV33xx]

That's almost sexy Trea Turner popup slide.

[@g1stylempdesign929]

Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry made a character in the start trek universe that is basically Babe Ruth meet Ichiro and we’ll it came true

[@m_hully27]

Even if USA loses, I will still be happy for Japan. This WBC is absolutely amazing

[@tjtribble.]

2:35 bro did a Shoryuken lol

[@CriTicOfsOrts]

I fuckin watched 4 innings at a sports bar while Japan was down 0-3, can’t believe I missed all of this

[@tommypenisfingers]

Such a great game

[@wallacecreed4746]

This tournament is baseball in its purest form. Competitive, refined, and chaotic

[@eggoslayer1001]

It's been absolutely incredible. I'm hoping this convinces more players to join up, especially pitchers. Some guys gotta feel like they are missing out.

[@NaterBater]

I’ve been amazed with the games that I’ve been watching. I really hope it’s a good championship game to close it out. Japan has been the hottest team, but Mexico had them on the ropes.

[@gabriel986]

@@eggoslayer1001 it has to convince owners to let players go, or the MLBPA to add it to the next CBA, this is not like soccer World Cup where a club can't stop any player from going to the cup /

[@Paul_Sleeping]

@@eggoslayer1001 Extremely difficult. Look at Edwin Diaz. A promising Mets season possibly down the drain. They won't have a filthy reliable closer to finish the games during the playoffs or maybe save that critical 9th inning in game 7 to seal the victory for the championship.

[@bballmemories]

​@@Paul_Sleeping Diaz didn't get hurt from playing..best example is Altuve got hit by Bard. Bard should've been taken out, he was wild and had no control. Very dangerous.

[@utterchaos1765]

Props to Shuto . Dude was on Ohtani's Heels like he was chasing him. plus that sick slide and 180. Congrats to Japan and Well played Mexico!

[@blankname6629]

Ohtani was basically jogging it’s not like he was going full speed

[@sydneyzenigami]

@@blankname6629 I think he wasn't implying that Shuto is faster than Ohtani (although I think he is), I think he just gave props to Shuto. Shuto was in there as a designated runner and he did his job perfectly.

[@zkiiffs9]

@@sydneyzenigami Shuto is faster than Ohtani (and that’s saying something, because Ohtani can fly). He stole a base in 13 consecutive games.

[@funkthat]

he did a shoooryuken!

[@NeonNoodleNexus]

@@blankname6629 There's a wide angle of this, Shuto just legged it no regrets,, whilst ohtani waited to see if he needed to tag up

[@Reiderreiter]

Thing that I’m sure helped fuel Murakami’s celebration was that he’s been having a pretty dismal tournament. He’s hitting below .200 and before that AB was 0-4 on the night with three K’s. So it had to feel extra amazing to counter his slump with such a massive hit.

[@dannyclifton4295]

Surprised Jomboy didn’t touch on this

[@vicentequintero2030]

That’s how baseball is! You’re in a slump and then you get a huge clutch hit when it counts to break you out of it. Murakami was due for a big hit.

[@BeefPapa]

​​@@dannyclifton4295 They haven't gone as in-depth as I would've liked coming in to this tournament.

[@blankname6629]

A tournament like this is not really an indictment on how good a player is because it is so short.

[@marshalniel]

Murakami definitely have a lot of chip in his shoulder, coming for this tournament. He is back to back CL MVP (2021 & 2022) , winning triple crown in 2022 by posting .318 AVG .458 OBP .710 SLG and 56 HR. And he just 22. Thats why he batting fourth in group stage. And he just didnt produce. And the fans and the pundit kinda harsh to him in the media. Even a lot of fans in here kinda piss with him in this game. And you can understand why, he batting 0-4 with 3K before this walk off double.

[@elnavales]

The play call announcer in Japanese was screaming at the top of his lungs. What a finish! This whole tournament has been pure baseball. What a joy!

[@UltraClassicGaming]

It's an EMBARRASSMENT that the Finals tonight will be on cable and not network tv 😡

[@GeneralBuckNaked]

Sayonaraaaaaaa

[@GeneralBuckNaked]

@UltraClassicGaming... Most if not ALL of these games have been on cable lol. Its the MLB network

[@UltraClassicGaming]

@@GeneralBuckNaked I only watched 2 games, and both were on FOX. Most of the MLB Playoff games are on cable too, but the World Series is still on network TV. The WBC should be the same way.

[@otaviofrn_adv]

@@UltraClassicGaming in the next edition it will be, that's all but guaranteed. The reaction to the Classic all over and the moments we had will convince anyone halfway competent on Fox

[@al3xaguirr3]

Proud of Mexico, really represented themselves on the world stage, but damn what a game. Truly one for the ages

[@Aih1616]

Yup viva Japon but viva Mexico too. Both teams gave us a great game.

[@thedude3065]

If nothing else I hope this inspires others south of the border to take a liking to this game

[@b.t.h.9568]

Yup! I'm a Japan fan, but I loved Team Mexico, Arozarena was my fav player of the tournament. Amazing.

[@Helljumper7200]

I hope it inspires more participation in the sport. Love the world cup. Would be awesome if we can have something similar for baseball.

[@bvldr]

Arozarena was so clutch throughout this tournament, and cool as hell! He really enjoyed being there and was so interactive with the fans as often as he could be. Hell of a player. If I could vote for an MVP I’d give it to him. I was happy seeing Japan pull off an incredible last second comeback but I was heartbroken for Randy.

[@TreversYouTubeChannel]

My neighbor had money on Mexico, heard a lot of screaming throughout the night and then it got suspiciously quiet..

[@BeefPapa]

Me a week ago: You can't possibly play the WBC right before the start of the MLB season. Me today: You can't possibly start the MLB regular season right after the WBC.

[@laconfidential8504]

One of the best baseball games I’ve ever watched! Respect to both Japan and Mexico for giving us an all time classic

[@slasherx7458]

@Bread And Circuses then it was a good script

[@SirFigsAlot]

I wake up at 4am for work but stayed up to watch it and so happy I did. One of the most emotional games I've ever watched, just incredible

[@aknoriega5835]

​@Bread And Circuses i think the script was mexico vs usa on the final

[@eduardoahh]

As a Mexico fan it was great to see the upsets Mexico pulled off and Randy looking like a kid having the time of his life in the outfield but Japan really battled they’re a great team and I wish both teams in the finals the best of luck

[@devilpuppetsinc]

Mexico should be proud. That team really proved themselves time and time again.

[@niwakaotsu9567]

応援してるチームが敗退した数分後に対戦相手を尊重している。 あなたから真のスポーツマンシップを感じます。 🇲🇽Mexico Arigatou

[@ricebuckets]

As a Japanese fan watching Randy’s home run robbery surrounded by Mexican fans who absolutely love him was so much fun. Viva Mexico!

[@reno.rodolfo3089]

​@@ricebuckets México*

[@henryjw15]

I wanted a United States final, now we only got one.

[@tedianluyao9748]

The Shuto smile plus the Jomboy "I'm coming for you dude. Imma chase you down." and the shoryuken slide 180 fist pump helmet throw is just breakdown perfection.

[@funkthat]

FInnnalllyy I thought I was the only one who has heard of street fighter!?

[@godhand416]

When Ohtani started screaming I felt a comeback coming, I think he set the mood.

[@funkthat]

I think he woke up that Murakami guy, Ohtani got AOE buffs

[@benf.4452]

very glad i wasn't the only one who was blown away by the pinch runner. the read, the speed, the slide. all of it just terrific.

[@theynvme417]

the read was incredibly impressive. he either gambled or has spidey senses.

[@niwakaotsu9567]

お目が高いですね！ ピンチランナーの周東選手は13試合連続盗塁の世界記録保持者で、日本で1番のスピードスターです。 本当に、本当に速いので映像を見ると驚きます！ Ukyo Shuto

[@funkthat]

Wheres the love for the Genda bunt? Bunt so good that everyone knew it was coming and they couldnt stop it!

[@davidbranin969]

​@@funkthat2 strikes? Funk that I'm laying it down!

[@otaviofrn_adv]

Shuto flew through the bases... If the field measurements were 10, 20 feet bigger, he would've crashed into the back of Ohtani

[@JK-xf1dw]

Did you guys see Ohtani throw his helmet? That's why he's a protagonist of baseball.

[@豚カツキムチ鍋]

I'm a Japanese baseball fan. It was a fantastic and one of the best game for Samurai Japan!! Huge respect for team Mexico as well🇲🇽. WHAT A GAME🤯

[@delirium1326]

You mean “baseball” 😅

[@Helljumper7200]

As a Mexico fan. Huge respect to Japan. You guys were warriors and fought till the end!

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Basketball uses a large orange ball. Baseball uses a small white ball. The words are spelled very similarly, in English. Congrats to your team!

[@InitialDrifterZ]

The way the Japanese team plays is fascinating to watch. Their style of swinging and bunting is different. They seem to really value traditional strategy too. The speedy pinch runner, and that guy who bunted the two runners over in the 8th deserve a lot of credit. Good fundamental baseball at an extremely high level… Can’t wait for the final!!!

[@Popsiclestick27]

Good bunt to get the players the needed on 3rd.

[@InitialDrifterZ]

@@Popsiclestick27 On 2 strikes! You’ll never see that in MLB.

[@fromulus]

I absolutely adored the games in Tokyo, the crowd makes it even more unique from American baseball. I may start watching now.

[@christianclark2656]

@@InitialDrifterZ And after bunting 2 of them foul!

[@jackson5116]

that's how a lot of teams won past World Series, especially in the 70's and 80's.

[@planetshot9939]

Gotta love that detailed breakdown on the pinch runner's celebration, classic

[@ek9385]

Thats the kind of analysis I come here for.

[@funkthat]

has me wondering if jomboy has ever played street fighter? That was clearly a SHOOORYUUUKENNNNN

[@tjtrask1310]

Fun fact: Ukyo Shuto, the pinch runner who scored the winning run, holds the world record for most consecutive games with a stolen base at 13. Lightning bolt of a dude.

[@mariokart9227]

As a mexico fan I’m depressed as a baseball fan this was one hell of a game

[@zacharyliles8657]

As your manager said, "the world of baseball won tonight"

[@cabalogia]

Mexicans thought it was in the bag at 3-0😂

[@mariokart9227]

@@cabalogia As a frijolero when It was 3-0 I was still nervous I can’t speak for others tho

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Y'all played fantastic. Your team has nothing to be ashamed of.

[@fromulus]

They're one hell of a team. I was rooting for both, would've been happy for Verdugo, but still happy for Yoshida, he had a huge moment too. That game was exhilarating either way.

[@JPuReTaLeNt]

Love how Samurai Japan just bows to the fans as a team after such a great game. Best game I’ve seen in ages

[@chaosof99]

That's basically tradition in japan, at least in high school baseball. After the match, thank the fans for their support.

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

The Japanese culture is cool like that. I've been there a lot and I have a lot of respect for the people and their culture. I'm from the US but I'm secretly pulling for Japan. I love their style of baseball. I mean.. I won't be mad if the US wins but I'll be happy for Japan if they do.

[@Japanese_Made_Easy_Podcast]

a normal and cool part of Japanese culture.

[@studiodsr]

@@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke I’m half Japanese, born and raised in the US. I’m kind of pulling for Japan too - I’ve just seen our mlb players win so many times. Japan win would be cool. But yeah, won’t be mad if the US wins either

[@teem2395]

They do it in Japanese rugby too. It's great.

[@Dr.Gainzzz]

Ohtani out there being a leader for team Japan and securing the victory that’s some G stuff.

[@sidjr98]

The breakdown on the celebration was exactly what I needed 😂 Man I wish I could rewind time and watch this tournament all over again, I’m disappointed Mexico lost, but Japan was WAY too stacked to not win this! One of the greatest games I have ever watched!

[@dentonyoung4314]

Japan's last two games were pure drama. First this and then Ohtani going full on Trout and then striking him out to seal it. Spectacular.

[@boheeka77]

The double water bottle guy really stole the show. We were watching the game at the local batting cage, and I couldn't get over the elegance and precision of those water bottle swirly arms.

[@lallen3327]

That slide 180 shoryuken fist pump helmet toss was slick as shit.

[@RootzRockBand]

Thank God for the WBC, the world needed some of these good positive vibes. So glad Japan 🇯🇵 and USA 🇺🇸 made it to the final championship game tomorrow night. Thank you Jomboy. Stay blessed everybody, everywhere, everyday!!

[@narutoqweavatar]

I want to see an angle where we get to see the pinch runner running the bases. He was so damn fast!

[@diyfreediver]

Here’s a better view: kzbin.info8GnB_FqUoW4?feature=share

[@diyfreediver]

Just in case the link gets deleted, you can look up the runner by name: 周東佑京 (Ukyo Shuto). He’s famous in Japan for being fast-scoring home runs on doubles, etc.

[@narutoqweavatar]

@@diyfreediver Thank you! That is exactly what I was looking for!

[@JZZ13JZZ]

Proud my of selección and how they represented us. Cheers, Japan fair play best of luck in the final.

[@icarus369]

As a Cardinals fan it does not surprise me that our pitching gave Japan all 6 runs...

[@Logan-ti3wq]

I knew it was over when Gallegos couldn't locate as a Cardinals fan

[@doubledown8229]

😆 🤣

[@schmads6683]

As soon as gio came in I knew it was over

[@ezioaltairac]

And almost all of Cuba’s too.

[@jdm9251]

Cardinals players also kept Cuba to 2 and scored 4 runs last night so it's not all bad :)

[@tks231]

Shuto was running so fast, Bo Jackson couldn’t have thrown him out.

[@tonygutierrez3122]

Heartbroken but so happy with how Mexico fought, and glad we lost vs an amazing team in Japan!🇲🇽

[@transcript]

holy shit I never realized the pinch runner was literally on Ohtani's tail 🤣

[@ru40342]

my elderly mother, who never watched any sport before, was shouting and asking me to rewind immediately after the game to see that last hit again. This is how special the game is.

[@lagosfury5142]

That's AWESOME!!!bless her heart

[@fau57]

This match is an instant classic, both teams represented the styles of their baseball to the fullest - Latino baseball: crazy firepower, great extension and speed on defense, flashy fielding; Japanese baseball: using of forkball, sacrificing (bunt) for the team, resilience. Despite speaking a different language on field, the affection is universal. Thank you Japan and Mexico for playing perhaps the best game I’ve ever seen in my life.

[@reno.rodolfo3089]

Latino basebal? Ora esa mamada jajaja

[@-.TS.-]

Mexico proved to be a world class team. What an amazing game for the sport of baseball. WBC has been so exciting to watch. I love baseball.

[@tjmckenzie4048]

I completely agree. The atmosphere at this entire tournament and the passion that these teams have shown has been off the hook. I've watched every single game. I will be sad when I'm watching spring training in a couple days.

[@geraldserra]

@@tjmckenzie4048 remember this are meanless games.

[@RockNRollSurf]

@@geraldserra "Meaningless" games that get 7 million more views than what the World Series and MLB will ever get. There is a reason why baseball is dying out in the United States. Noone cares about MLB and the reason why basketball and football are leagues ahead. Even soccer is going to beat it in the future.

[@tjmckenzie4048]

@@geraldserra Not anymore bro! More and more people are losing interest in MLB, and very few people could give a crap about spring training. Just because you think "this are meanless games" doesn't mean that the players in the WBC think they are meaningless. Watch the interviews. Nearly every player on every team has said this is the most fun they've ever had playing baseball. This isn't 2006. This tournament means everything to these players in 2023!

[@geraldserra]

@@tjmckenzie4048 bro it was sarcasm, I'm dominican, I love the WBC 😂 but I admit the "meaningless games" is a good meme.

[@TheMoua07]

That guy behind ohtani was crazy fast! Like wtf!

[@hoshinoutaite]

What a great pinch runner. You're right, in that you can't teach that. That hustle was insane. Secure the win mentality.

[@tastyflamingo5402]

As a closeted weeb, I hope this brings rise to more baseball anime

[@Helljumper7200]

Dude I was thinking too LOL

[@Drforrester31]

Shuto's slide/celebration gave me some anime vibes

[@jay1jayf]

japan has already won the baseball tournament 2 times, lol. they 2 peated in the 2 first tournaments.

[@thebabalife6745]

The quickest breakdown I’ve seen Jonboy post. But love the game Mexico been playing amazing baseball the whole tournament!

[@porkchopexpress6890]

Dude Shuto is super fast man. Ohtani didn’t even know how close he was behind him lol 😂

[@burningknuckle26]

Instant Classic. Japan is ferocious. Great leadership from Shohei willed his team to this incredible win. Bro was on ultra instinct. Murakami is a monster. I'm dying at shuto doin the 180 fist pump slide. so sick

[@keithwilliams5600]

Japan 🇯🇵 strong! Mexico 🇲🇽 strong! Great game! ⚾👏💪

[@Imugi007]

Hold your head high Mexico. This was one of the greatest games I've ever watched. Both of these teams were so much fun to watch. The whole tournament has been amazing. I feel for Randy and Mexico but they have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. They were fantastic and they fought till the end. Congrats Japan, can't wait to see the final!

[@tjmckenzie4048]

Mexico shocked me in this tournament. They had an incredible tournament. And Randy looks like one of the top 3 players on the planet. Just an incredible player!

[@b.t.h.9568]

Well said. Mexico was amazing, both teams deserved to win that one.

[@donteverfckwithmyvibe]

Benji Gil, Mexico's manager, said after the game that even though Mexico didn't win this game, they come away from this tournament victorious. The impact that this team had and will have in the future is enormous- so many new fans and players were just created in Mexico during this wbc ❤🇲🇽

[@Glostahdude]

Just finished watching it!! I recorded it and avoided all news about it until now!! What a game! Great finish! Japan vs USA TONIGHT!

[@3rdgentacoma]

I don’t watch baseball or know anything about it. But these commentaries are funny as hell 🤣

[@fascinatedjack]

Classic game and wow what a fast turnaround. Huge props to Jimmy!

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

Jomboy media has direct lines to MLB footage these days

[@Entername-md1ev]

This tournament is amazing, there’s nothing quite like it in the baseball world. Obviously it’ll never be like the FIFA World Cup (nothing ever will) but it’s clearly one of the best international competitions out there and its got sooo much potential to grow the game of baseball in ways a domestic league like the MLB could never

[@ArizonaSonora1]

WBC is the future of baseball... Give the tournament 20 years

[@josecasillas4081]

@@ArizonaSonora1 They will eventually have to change the name to be the true "World Series," if it ever does become that popular.

[@ArizonaSonora1]

@@josecasillas4081 it will... The game has the potential to be as popular as soccer or very close to... We are seeing it now

[@otaviofrn_adv]

@@ArizonaSonora1 I would say it's very much the present of baseball already. I think in 20 years even the northern cities in the US will be battling to host games and the final. Coming from a soccer nation, I say there is the need for a final to be at Yankee Stadium someday. Dodger Stadium already hosted the final twice iirc. Despite them taking down the original stadium (which is a crime), it is the most symbolic place of baseball, it's the equivalent of a World Cup Final in the Maracanã in Rio.

[@leoliban]

I was waiting because I knew you would make one quickly for this INSTANT CLASSIC! STILL HYPED!

[@poorsonwelles]

So great to see Ohtani that fired up! Need more of that! PLEASE for the love of god, put this man on a team that is not allergic to playoff baseball!

[@jreonx8671]

oh my god as japan fan, this was one of the best games i've watched. amazing atmosphere and game. good game mexico

[@soaplesstv]

This tournament has definitely put eyes on baseball. Games have been 10/10.

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

"That guy" that scored the winning run was an infielder/utility player from the Softbank Hawks, Shuto. He's my favorite Japanese player and I had absolutely no idea that he made the WBC team for Japan. I thought Japan had lost, gave up and went to bed only to find out I should have stayed up. What a finish. The Japan / USA game should be a good one.

[@Baby_Yoda_Fan2311]

I love Japanese baseball

[@YK_Paul-J]

I've seen some comments by haters about Japan, but I admire Mexico and respect them. That's how baseball should be, and I want it to be. And heartily congratulating Team Japan on their victory! カンパイ‼︎

[@luisjalvareztorres8481]

As a Red Sox fan that monster shot from Yoshida got me all excited for the season. He’s having a phenomenal tournament. Dude is on 🔥🔥🔥

[@kb909]

I’ve yet to see a moment during his MLB career where Ohtani got as hyped as he did after that 9th inning double. I’m dying to see that in a playoff atmosphere with him AND Trout.

[@rvd696]

I cannot understate how fucking awesome the WBC has been from start to finish. Great games, great atmospheres... it feels like we are getting World Series caliber baseball in March, and I am all about it.

[@8bitdee]

I am literally calling off work tomorrow to recover from the emotional rollercoaster that was this game.

[@UglyApprentice]

“Hey boss *cough cough*. I can’t come in today because it’s USA vs Japa- I mean I’m sick. *aHEM. Koff HACK*.

[@eulalawrence841]

When I saw the pinch runner slide into home base my first reaction was "Yo, that dude is FAST!" Even if Ohtani was running at 70%, that dude covered so much distance and was literally on his heels. There's no way a major league team hasn't at least been scouting him.

[@sitbone3]

MLB scouts all of the Japanese stars. But so many of them don’t want to leave Japan. They enjoy playing there and would almost always have to take a pay cut to come to the US.

[@TypeRyRy]

Such an exciting game! This WBC has been fantastic! 👏👏👏

[@derkaiserzen]

3:40 No.33 is Hotaka Yamakawa.. If you called Murakami the “Babe Ruth”.. I guess you had to call Yamakawa as Prince Fielder or Vlad Guerrerro of Japan lol