United States vs. Japan Game Highlights | 2023 World Baseball Classic Final

[@Zaghzackio]

Trout vs Ohtani with 2 outs in the 9th, You couldn't have wrote a better script! This tournament just got me back into baseball!

[@naokifujiwara177]

And the count was 3-2 as well. It was like straight out of a movie!

[@mao5787]

and all his fastballs were 100mph+ against Trout. That shows Ohtani was really pumped up in that situation. You won't see Ohtani throwing 4 100mph+ fastballs in a row in midseason.

[@EMMmaximino]

Where you been you missed some good ball these past couple of seasons

[@ああ-v7b2d]

baseball is minor sports

[@あき-t2x5z]

@@ああ-v7b2d baseball is more popular than soccer in Japan

[@aaaa4092]

The fans and the media are solely focused on Ohtani but this game demonstrates how criminally underrated the Japanese baseball league is. Five NPB pitchers combining for one run in 7 innings against this stacked US lineup and two homers coming out of the best sluggers in the Japanese league

[@zoneout0]

Agreed Ohtani gets the credit, but he doesn’t get a chance in the 9th, w/o his team keeping the lead.

[@lebbeus]

Americans live under the rocks in their own little world, facts

[@avgGamer662]

NPB > MLB

[@manatotakahashi5530]

The elite pitchers in the current NPB will be successful in the Big Leagues, not sure about the hitters though

[@orbitprodutions]

Ohtani is an amazing Orval player. USA plays with speed and power. Japan has finesse and fundamentals. Overall an amazing game. I thank all of the Japanese the came to our stadium

[@nasersi6365]

Well done Japan ! Well deserved victory! Whole Czech celebrates with you 🎉 🇯🇵 🇨🇿 true heroes ! Respect

[@atsuko9612]

🇨🇿❤🇯🇵

[@親方ボロネーゼ]

🇨🇿👍✨🇯🇵‪🫶🏻✨🇨🇿

[@からあげ-y2z]

チェコ大好き❤ フロムジャパン

[@凡才マラソンランナー]

Thank you(ありがとう！) from Japan🇯🇵😊

[@victorbonilla4634]

👍👍👍

[@ace.2482]

Japan did not disappoint, this was a very well played game.

[@PetrichorrSonder]

I've always enjoyed watching American baseball

[@isaacparadis7951]

Congratulations on your third title Japan! Love from the USA!

[@papillonvu]

Hands down the best World Baseball Classic I’ve ever watched-and the most poetically fitting ending to it! Ohtani vs Trout, Captain vs Captain, teammate vs teammate, in a 3-2 thriller!

[@fredarosado4470]

USA no longer has the best baseball

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@fredarosado4470 yes they do, they just didnt take their best pitchers.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@rafaelisslaam1894 yep. Mia Taylor, the fan of USA Baseball Team also feeling mad that USA lost against Japan.

[@user-pf5ek9pf7f]

2009 wbc final was crazy match too

[@mao5787]

@@rafaelisslaam1894 You don't seem to understand why Japan has won the WBC 3 out of 5 already. Besides, Japan were missing some of their best players and pitchers too. Japan is better than US at elemination tournament, because of their baseball style. USA won't win even if they had Cole, Scherzer with them. But, if the WBC championship game was like a 7 game World Series style, then USA will do better than Japan. As long as WBC takes the Soccer World Cup style tournament, Japan will always be the favorite team to win.

[@cinnaminson0653]

I have always admired Japanese baseball. Ichiro is the best baseball player I have ever seen. And as a Yankees fan I have great respect for Matsui. Congratulations from the USA.

[@purwantiallan5089]

As a diehard fan of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, i am glad to say that USA played incredibly despite not having best pitchers.

[@孙颖-m6p]

weebs

[@BobSaysWhat22]

I clearly rember what Ichiro said at press conference after his retirement match. "Shohei will and must become the best player in the world". 4 years after that, Shohei became the best player in the world by winning WBC, and not only that he cloed the game and got MVP. How can we not be romantic about baseball ?

[@pbble9742]

@@purwantiallan5089 based

[@TheRealNoob933]

@@purwantiallan5089 yeah maybe if the US tried a little harder they’d have the best pitchers. Sadly they didn’t which is why Japan won.

[@kei0kusanagi]

Big congratulations japan!!!!! You guys fought hard and deserve the win!! USA will try harder next time but good game!! From USA, Minnesota, much love to yall!

[@くろわっさん-l1h]

調子の悪い選手がいても一つの試合ごとに、誰かが誰かを補っていて、支え合っているのがとても好きだ❤

[@まさまさを]

国を背負って戦った全ての選手に敬意を表します。

[@kkkk27182]

な阪関

[@AA-ux6gg]

何でや阪神関係ないやろ 33-4😅

[@unketsu20]

33-4

[@Remisme.]

お会計334円でーす

[@Remisme.]

袋1枚334円でーす

[@-.TS.-]

I’m so happy to see Trout and Ohtani play meaningful games. Feels like a movie script to see these two face each other for the final at bat.

[@nolimit1515]

Yeah the only way we probably will if they stay on the angels

[@xiaochaiperuro3843]

In the final showdown, Otani didn't allow Trout's bat to touch the ball and struck out swinging, but the special fight for proud by teammates touched our heartstrings.

[@rolfpeters123]

Yeah. This will be rare as long as they play for the Angels.

[@byl15]

No lie, the WBC converted me into a baseball fan. I still think the WBC was one of the best competitions I’ve seen in sports in a long time.

[@PeterandYen]

This is the greatest modern game I've ever watched. Incredible story line especially with ohtani vs trout right at the end. Watched the replays so many times today but still so exciting to relive this game.

[@Tom0000]

NPB pitchers are just insane. Didn't know they had this much talent. It seems they have a good baseball system. Everyone throwing 95+ with good control. Ohtani great as usual. Congrats to Japan.

[@hirolinblack3076]

NPBの投手陣が凄いのは日頃分かってましたが、日本人の自分もアメリカの強打者を２点に抑えたのはびっくりです😮

[@avgGamer662]

Baseball is no 1 sport in Japan Baseball is no 4 or 5 in USA

[@YellowBrother]

​@@avgGamer662 football, basketball then baseball. All other sports aren't even half as popular as baseball in America.

[@trevorcarey3997]

In the US 🇺🇸 football 🏈 is the top sports but in Japan 🇯🇵 Baseball ⚾️ is their top passion and sports and now the World Undefeated Champions🏆 for the 3rd time

[@遺伝子組み換え動物]

Adam Jones, who used to play in Japan, mentioned the split as a reason why he struggled in Japan, and I hear that these types of pitches are not used much in mlb, as there are many moving balls.

[@1981auron]

Congratulation from Italy! Well deserved! 🇮🇹🤝🇯🇵

[@awo646]

ありがとう Italy

[@Cubtaro-PAWAPURO]

イタリアも台中での激戦を見事に勝ち抜きました。 ヨーロッパにも、イタリアのような野球強豪国がもっと増えますように！

[@ks7482]

🤝🇮🇹🇯🇵🇩🇪

[@aloneahamo]

@@voxyron9560 日本語になってないぞ、某K国人。

[@Yagusare]

@@voxyron9560 おもんな

[@Revenant36]

Look at Shota Imanaga now... lol this Japan rotation was SO slept on.

[@angpang3]

今永昇太さん、良いでしょう？

[@maisakurajima2020]

@@angpang3He said Shota and all the Japanese pitchers on this team are great.

[@SLSMe]

I’m American and I can’t deny that

[@y33sean]

​@@maisakurajima2020Written out in romaji, his comment says "Imanaga Shouta-san, iideshou?" As in "Imanaga Shouta, isn't he great?" The translate function didn't capture the message properly

[@8rickey643]

What a great match! I'm happy not that Japan won but that two great teams from the two countries showed their best performance. It was in the late 70s that I spend my childhood in N.Y., went to public school, collected baseball cards, watched ball games in Yankee Stadium, and played baseball in a little league. Never imagined in those days that I could ever watch such a great game as this one.

[@jeremy4807]

What a game!! What a storybook ending!! Congrats to Japan!!

[@ramireza7670]

CONGRATULATION AND RESPECT JAPAN FROM MEXICO. AMAZING GAME TODAY.

[@luffycastillo9245]

@W-Sammy Un Saludo enorme de vuelta desde México hasta Japón! 😎😃

[@Ganzo_ed]

As an American, thank you Japan for an amazing match. Much love from America

[@CoxDannyJ]

I was watching this thinking, "There's no way it's actually going to end with Trout vs Ohtani" What a game. What a tournament. Can't wait for 2026!

[@fredarosado4470]

USA players are no longer the best in the world

[@user-OMANGEMANGE]

@@fredarosado4470 アメリカが最高のメンバーを招集できさえすれば、アメリカが世界最高のチームになると思う。でも1発勝負のWBCじゃどうなるかはわからない。

[@kusanoji-ngtp]

ジャッジ、シャーザー達を揃えたUSAこそが最強のアメリカ代表だろう。

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@fredarosado4470 2026 hopefully it is changed.

[@JAFrk]

@user-hs8dk7ck3e Do you know how many Japanese didn't play?

[@songline5793]

いいゲームだった、全力でプレーした両チームに敬意を表したいです。

[@dave_mate4244]

Congratulations Japan. I was rooting for you guys. Greetings from Mexico.

[@Cubtaro-PAWAPURO]

メキシコも強かった！ あのメキシコの左翼手は日本人のトラウマになるくらい素晴らしい選手でした。

[@sstar8887]

Japan vs. Mexico is best gane in this WBC

[@knivz5723]

i can really admire the way japan plays. So much discipline and heart.

[@edwinruiz6858]

That Full Count match up between Trout and Ohtani was legendary. Last out last count all set up perfectly for Team USA captain vs Team Japan Captain! Gunna be a super memorable moment for years to come!

[@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke]

This game, this tournament was the best ever in the WBC. Being from the US, I wanted the win, but if we couldn't do it, I'm glad Japan won. They deserved it. They played better when it counted. For those out there not familiar with the NPB, you should check it out. Great quality BB and I highly recommend going to some games if you're ever in Japan. You won't be disappointed.

[@aknkpigjnjiamkhj]

This tournament was the best ever in every sports event

[@Finedeserthouses]

Which game have you watched in Japan? I’m just curious 🥰 I am a Tokyo Giants fan…but would love to go to Hiroshima to watch Carp for their intensity 😂 I also want to watch Roki pitch in person ❤

[@daikitks]

In Japan, baseball is deeply rooted in the culture and played at every level, from elementary school to college. Even outside of formal teams, kids frequently play catch, and there are countless private clubs for both children and adults, as well as independent leagues. On Sunday mornings, you can see people playing in riverbed baseball grounds. This culture has matured over generations since baseball was imported to Japan about 150 years ago. They all knew the USA was the best baseball country, but dreamed of “someday…” This victory also belongs to those nameless people who have played and loved baseball. It was an absolutely great game made not only by these amazing players but also everyone who have loved this sport, most likely including you. Thank you, everyone.

[@m.mhamidurrahman8926]

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[@Huyle18]

ok daiki calm down, Japan has won this thing 3 times in the last 25 years.

[@stevekim1755]

@@Huyle18 won the championship 3 out of 5 times since WBC began in 2006. That's a huge feat thus far considering no other country including USA won more than once.

[@Huyle18]

@Steve Kim yes defintely I have always regarded japan as a powerhouse in baseball. But still plenty of people who think they are below minor league.

[@AndyLee-xm2lo]

beautifully said!

[@calily-uq9nh]

I have watched this over and over again! I still feel the excitement of this game. I have never enjoyed baseball this much until the WBC. Looking forward to 2026!!!

[@user-OMANGEMANGE]

Completely agree. That is why we need to grow this game even further, and MLB has an obligation to do so. For a start, we want to make all exiled players eligible to participate, so that the Cuban national team can have a full squad. We would also like to encourage the participation of ace-level pitchers from MLB teams by giving them some advantages or somehow removing the disadvantages they currently have. If we can improve on just these two points at the next tournament, this classic will grow a lot. Eventually, we want to achieve the same global spread in baseball as in football! I have already learnt my lesson from people saying that baseball is only exciting in North and Central America, the Caribbean and East Asia!

[@officialyoutubechannel5723]

こんな素晴らしいゲームを見せてくれた日本とアメリカに感謝！！！👍 日本優勝世界一おめでとう㊗️🎉🎊🍾

[@robertfogg9991]

The WBC gives the sport the chance to grow way beyond its current boundaries. I’ve barely any interest in MLB but found myself waking up in UK this morning and wanting to watch the highlights of this immediately!! Hopefully the powers that be realise how powerful this tournament could be for the growth of the sport and give it the chance to become as big as world cups in other sports! Well done Japan and their supporters!!

[@shin29534]

Baseball deserves a lot of recognition

[@TheOpus55]

I love both football and baseball as an ordinary Japanese guy. These two sports are equally entertaining and worth attention. Hope WBC 2023 have boosted international interest in baseball

[@gbrkura4467]

It was a great match. I didn't expect a lot of scoring because it was a match between the top players in the world. Japan held back America's offense well, and in the 9th inning, Ohtani and Trout had a dream showdown. The number of baseball fans will increase all over the world.

[@akemioyama940]

It was a very nice match n good for baseball as a whole.

[@hyattglobalist9848]

Who watches MLB? lol Japan baseball league is a cut above mlb

[@SlimPickens1940]

No it won’t

[@ああ-j8d7k]

@@hyattglobalist9848 We japanese have great respect for MLB. We have always followed The US baseball

[@kgb4194]

You might be right. I hate baseball but the world series was awesome.

[@cherubdorjee4641]

I am from south east asia never played baseball in life. Watched couple of baseball tutorials/rules video in youtube and this was first full game i watched.

[@detodotvshow01]

Felicitaciones para Japón desde la República Dominicana 🇩🇴🇯🇵

[@barbaraGobert31]

Another place where they know how to play a good game of baseball, The Dominican Republic. ❤

[@TheCEAR07]

Menos en futbol bro! Pero si, son increibles!

[@jasontriplett3143]

The USA WHITE BOYS! That’s why they lost..

[@jasontriplett3143]

International racism..

[@luiseduardohernandez5369]

Mucha felicidades para japón en su gran trunfo saludo desde Republica Dominicana difruten su vistoria

[@abrobro2149]

As an American 🇺🇸 I’m just glad we made it to the finals and had a great game. Didn’t win but it was entertaining to watch

[@alonsojfn1]

The photo 🤣🤣

[@barbaraGobert31]

I feel kind of the same way, glad we lost, glad it was a close game, glad it was Japan we lost to.

[@Y_hass]

As a sport primarily played by Americans and dominated by Americans, you should of won easily. This is like Canada losing at hockey to Japan lmao

[@Nun-Ya-Biz]

So true!

[@KwonJi-won]

@@Y_hassyou don’t understand how wrong u are

[@Montes-alpha]

The last pitch is just beautiful. Congratulations team Japan. Good game team USA. - Korean fan

[@ああ-j8d7k]

韓国野球も必ず復活します。 常に私達は切磋琢磨してきた。 fightin Team Korea rise up KBO from jpn

[@rikipu01]

@@ああ-j8d7k In 2009, Ichiro said, "Let's play baseball that makes people think we can't catch up 30 years from now." 14 years have passed since then. It will be another 16 years to catch up. However, in international sports in Korea, there are too many rough plays due to the obsession with winning or losing. It may take another 5,000 years for Korea to learn the spirit of fair play. Fightin' lol

[@こーちゃん-c1g]

9:14 シュワーバーの脳筋ホームラン本当に好き

[@DuelMasters_Player]

これぞメジャーみたいなね笑

[@johnbigelson7471]

@@DuelMasters_Player Did you guys see the kid almost fall off the upper deck? 😂 people need to be careful!

[@edgarandre5216]

both teams played awesome congrats to Japan from Mexico. 🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵

[@nami4978]

Muchísimas gracias amigo!🇲🇽🤝🇯🇵

[@mmacwebb7306]

Thank you Mexico from Tokyo

[@hirolinblack3076]

メキシコとても強かった 事実上決勝はメキシコvs.侍JAPANだったと思います

[@angpang3]

さてはあなたはメキシコ🇲🇽の良い人ですね

[@febafu]

Geez what a game. Dream match right there! I hope MLB seriously ramps up this tournament and keeps the support. This is as good as it gets if you're a Baseball fan! Japan, what an amazing team and USA also!

[@JustRolly]

Let's go Japan from Italy! It was a honor knowing that we lost to the champions. 🇮🇹🤝🇯🇵

[@dankelly5150]

Ohtani is a freak of nature! I still would have given him the MVP last year for his hitting and pitching over 62 HR man Aaron Judge! To hit 34 home runs and 95 RBI AND have a 15-9 pitching record is something that not many have ever been able to accomplish !! 😵‍💫

[@user-wl6kh6ew6z]

日本人です。イタリア本当に強かった！！🇮🇹🎉by japan

[@hayabusa_Tp]

10:35 ゲッツーの時の源田のスローイングが美しすぎて何度も見てしまう やっぱ源田って上手すぎるな…

[@登録したら何かが起こります]

坂本とポジション被ってんのがな

[@山田太郎-v1d5u]

指骨折しててこのスローイングはさすが守備の名手って感じよね。

[@こう-x5i]

@@登録したら何かが起こりますもし坂本が選出されてたとして、どっちか怪我して欠場しても安心感が残るって考えたら心強いよね

[@登録したら何かが起こります]

@@こう-x5i それな、坂本はレジェンドだから若手選手にアドバイスできるし

[@Mieses-official]

@@登録したら何かが起こります なおグラウンド外の行動についてはベテランなのにも関わらずアドバイスできない模様

[@kevinlin3367]

Can’t ask for more in the finals: 1. defending champions vs. two-time champions 2. American sluggers vs. Japanese excellent pitchers 3. three-time American League MVP (hitting) vs. American League MVP & two-way player (pitching). Both of them happened to be the captains. Ultimate face-off in the ninth inning. 4. evenly-matched game 2:3 Definitely the supreme classic in WBC history!!

[@JS-te2vj]

Japanese sluggers - am I a joke to you?

[@kevinlin3367]

@@JS-te2vj Murakami & Okamoto. Respect!!

[@willstuart4504]

Well said..👏👏👏 As a Canadian, I didn't have a dog in the fight but DAMN.... what a game!! The two best Baseball nations going head to head... pitch for pitch, hit by hit. Outstanding game. Congrats to Japan for the Win, but both teams played AMAZING.

[@ああ-v7b2d]

互角？山本由伸が投げてたら完封されてやろw

[@voxyron9560]

@@ああ-v7b2d アメリカだって精鋭のピッチャーを招集できてない

[@JoshTheOther]

What a beautiful moment, I can’t believe we had a 1-run game, 2 out, top of the ninth, full count with the two best players in the world facing off. Congrats to Japan, they earned this-what a moment for baseball!

[@dirkdiggler8794]

Trout is not the 2nd best player in the world....

[@joshuapatrick682]

almost as if it was scripted, even though it wasn't...right?

[@danielwoods3896]

@@joshuapatrick682not sure how scripting it would be possible. People are watching it live, if someone screws up it can’t be taken back.

[@victorrk1324]

@@dirkdiggler8794 Trout es cara de MLB....Tantos años y se mantiene en el mismo nivel a pesar de las lesiones.....

[@joeidaho5938]

Amazing game...and great victory by Japan. Their performance was spotless.

[@middleclassic]

As an American, great game, period! Congratulations to Japan! You earned it, you deserve it. As well as all other teams who played. This was an incredibly memorable moment in time and our shared history.

[@fredarosado4470]

USA no longer produces the best players

[@UnknownPerson-cl3ew]

@@fredarosado4470 We invented the sports, ain’t no way we won’t pull back.

[@ユーザーA-u3d]

@@fredarosado4470 We Japan have a manner of praising the opponent team after the game, but we do not have a culture of cursing the losing team had no luck. The fact that the US ware not be able to win a single game does never mean that the US does no longer have great players. US’s big league is always the role model to achieve some day.

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@fredarosado4470 I disagree, USA didnt even take their best pitchers. They still have the elites in their team, Japan played great n they deserve the win but dont disrespect USA.

[@The_Sage_of_Rage]

Definitely better than pearl harbor

[@METALD00M]

Not even a huge baseball fan, but you gotta love the outcome of this game. Captain verse captain, teammates in the MLB, finishing the series in a 3-2 count. Congrats 🇯🇵

[@JohnSmith-nz2yq]

Exactly. And the commentators at 10:50 also added to it.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Mia Taylor and Yuu Takasaki also feeling nervous when Ohtani was on full count against Trout.

[@tybaltyrant1]

Awesome, hey! I'm from Aus and am really getting into the baseball culture vlogs. Similar sport to cricket! Strong bowling and hitting...

[@Smith-l5e]

​@@tybaltyrant1What team do you like?

[@professorpenne9962]

hopefully one day you give teams that aren't on TV a chance. some of the best baseball games I have seen were from people being barely paid and just doing it because they love the sport.

[@channingbloom7125]

Congrats Japan. You guys were the better team in the end. 🇺🇸❤🇯🇵

[@thuydoan7496]

Congratulations to Japan for winning the championship. Baseball just got interesting again because of this game.

[@박식물의_야생야사]

Shohei's last ball, the sweeper.. It is incredible!! I can just say nothing but WOW. Team Japan. You deserve to win. And Team America. You also well done.

[@nyako2926]

歴史的な試合でした。両チームのすべての選手が、高いレベルの素晴らしい仕事をしていました。 こんな試合を生きている間に見ることが出来て幸せです 🇺🇸 🇯🇵

[@richardkingz4829]

This was an amazing tournament. Seeing teams with little recognition fighting hard in the pool games, and seeing my team Puerto Rico fight hard in this tournament. So much change of events, excitement all around. Truly one of the best WBC all around. Props to Japan for their effort since the beginning of the tournament, they fought hard and their win was well deserved. I will love to see a Puerto Rico vs Japan in the next one. From the land of the Team Rubio, thank you for this amazing sport of Baseball!⚾️🇵🇷

[@ホツ-p2m]

🇯🇵❤️🇵🇷

[@randomgamerz8397]

From diamond to ace and then know the basic Of baseball. And then see this ending with THE BEST VS THE BEST IN LAST INNING, LAST OUT WITH THE FULL COUNT. I don't believe it my first MLB video like this EPIC.

[@acesofglory]

Thank you for including Trout's full AB vs Ohtani. Truly a piece of history that will be remembered.

[@daveevangelist4633]

Congrats Japan! GG! The fan consideration and sportsmanship have legitimately been inspirational

[@danvenables4935]

What a fitting ending Ohtani vs Trout, 2 captains of their teams and teammates on the Angels. Glad for Ohtani to finish it, he is a generational talent and so fun to watch whether hitting or pitching.

[@sagnikbagchi4692]

Congratulations Japan🎉🎉well deserved win! Love from India🇮🇳❤🇯🇵

[@sagnikbagchi4692]

@Criclover197 a little bit

[@Alpaslan694]

​@@sagnikbagchi4692😂😂

[@onigiri9964]

@@sagnikbagchi4692Well you have the better sport Cricket anyway;) ask those yanks if they understand cricket;)

[@mr.dynamite2924]

​@@onigiri9964 Cricket is for losers who have no athletic talent.

[@lingesh2773]

​@Criclover197you hit the ball with the bat 😂🤷

[@alejandramago5642]

Muchas felicidades Japón 🇯🇵🇯🇵 tienen un gran equipo, se ganaron ese título. Mis mejores deseos desde México 🇲🇽

[@fjt111]

¡gracias! ¡México 🇲🇽 estuvo muy fuerte! ¡Apoyémonos unos a otros!

[@alejandramago5642]

@@fjt111 siempre nos debemos apoyar, somos hermanos

[@からあげ-y2z]

メキシコもありがとう❤

[@jessicashih6235]

Mexico team is very strong this year.🎉🎉🎉❤❤ If they didn't match Japan team in semifinal, I think they could move into final.

[@edsoneidiyoshizawaeeyoshiz9106]

A los hermanos 🇲🇽Mexicanos, muchas felicidades, jugaron muy bien con Japon 🇯🇵🇲🇽

[@kuso-suimin]

First of all, as a Japanese, I would like to thank Mike Trout. I heard he called on his MLB stars to join him in the WBC. That made this tournament even better. He's the leader in all of baseball. It's not easy for a champion to stay champion, but USA continues to prove it can be done. Enjoy this dreamy time a little more, and tomorrow we'll be back to reality... And I am convinced that the MVP of this tournament is Google's translation function.

[@SECRET-qs3vk]

😂

[@Keith112211]

lmaooo the ending

[@Keith112211]

even though your words are translated into English, the entire comment made complete sense with above average grammar and choice of words!

[@dave131]

What a great game and a wonderful idea this tournament is. Wish it was played in the fall instead, but understand why it isn't. Congrats !!

[@sassccc]

は？

[@TKawa-rm2kh]

Thank you for great game with Japan team and USA team.🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@kenta4037]

I still get chills when I re-watch the highlights of this game.

[@rodolfojovamorel2932]

Congratulations Japan, no doubt, best baseball team. Felicitaciones para el mejor equipo del Clásico. Un abrazo desde Brasil. Best wishes since Brasil.

[@brandyashley1566]

Hello

[@鹿ゆうり]

WBC was the best Iam looking forward to the WBC in 3years

[@aknkpigjnjiamkhj]

I think Brazil will make it through the qualifiers three years later, and will compete again at the 2026 WBC. 🇧🇷💓🇯🇵

[@rodolfojovamorel2932]

@@aknkpigjnjiamkhj Thanks you for your comments but unfourtunately brasilian baseball is desenvolved enter the japanesse community in São Paulo

[@m.mhamidurrahman8926]

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[@Soft-Ballet]

Japan！Best in the world！congratulation！Impressed！amazing！Best！wonderful！ Winning the MLB star-studded United States in the finals and being number one in the world is truly amazing！ Through this tournament, I was able to realize once again the fun and charm of the sport of baseball！

[@zangyonochibeer]

It was a moment when not only Japanese baseball but also the baseball world took a step forward. Thank you for all the elements of the WBC: the spirit of respect, the passion for the game shown by the fans and players, and the inspiring drama that awaited at the end. Big congratulations to all the teams. With love, respect and blessings from Japan🇯🇵.

[@moverton500]

Dude, My love for baseball is finally returning. It's just amazing seeing people around the world rally around a sport they love. Be it baseball, soccer, American football or ect. It's just amazing to see.

[@jr-bg8cp]

Japan showed off their abundant pitchstuff quolity. No matter who pitches, their sense of stability and quo was high.

[@MrGA555]

Japan really had to overcome jet lag, play a semi final against a really good Mexican team, and the NEXT DAY, play a final. AND WIN! Amazing

[@1024buka]

The jetlag situation is tough af, next wbc should be somewhere in europe

[@einzelganger09]

@@1024bukanah, noones gonna watch the baseball there. Just do it in states, or cohost with neighbors like mexico, puertorico dominica atleast. Cohost in east asia (japan korea taiwan)would be good too.

[@mynameisabe905]

@@1024buka agreed.. definitely a middle neutral ground

[@graduke1]

​@@einzelganger09 I would love the US players to play an away game ( or though you could argue they do that already😅)...seriously they should try to incorporate a regional home and away format especially in the group stages. Why limit the big games to 1 game...why not have korea v japan twice ( home and away) in the groups.The semis and final will always be in the US though for tv and commercial interests...and the bigger stadiums. However, it would be fascinating to see the US in Japan or korea at some point...it would be some experience for the fans and players. Maybe one day a finals could be played there.

[@christiananaya6116]

Congratulations to Japan! Very talented team! Also, love the discipline they have and the respect they have for their opponents. Very well deserved! That last at bat was epic. Ohtani vs Trout. Man, that was art.

[@user-ld4hq]

みんな心の底から楽しんでるのいいね

[@trevorcarey3997]

I saw all of Ohtani's games in this WBC he hit .435 with 8 RBIs and a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings and a save Ohtani MVP ⚾️🏆

[@barbaraGobert31]

Just amazing isn't it? I definitely prefer Japanese baseball methods over our own, they seem to work alot better.

[@james4368]

Never watched a baseball game ever. This game made me a fan, Shohei is just incredible.

[@xx11xx11xx]

Welcome to the community

[@steezmunky]

Same here

[@aumpamrar368]

@@xx11xx11xx I prefer cricket

[@perennialistperspective]

if you don't understand baseball, you still don't fully understand how special he is. a pitcher who can hit as well as him is unheard of. pitchers are usually a guaranteed strikeout.

[@LiwaySaGu]

same hahaha❤

[@acmicrox]

What an incredible, classic baseball game! Thanks all the players to bring such a great game to the world!!! Very lucky to be a baseball fan 😊

[@すごい人-l1q]

何回見ても興奮するわ

[@ha6881]

ありがとう日本！ありがとうアメリカ！ありがとう全ての参加チーム！ 野球のファンがもっと増えて国際大会がますます盛り上がりますように！ 出場者全員におめでとう！

[@kevinlin3367]

Thank you Ohtani for proving to the baseball world “Dream big, and go for it!!” So glad you really did it, winning the MVP and most importantly, the championship!! I bet not just the people there in Japan, many fans in other countries are happy to see that baseball can be so much fun! You rock!! Congratulations!!

[@trevorcarey3997]

I Agree, that's why Ohtani is the best Baseball player on the planet, he can win on the mound and win at the plate ⚾️ I saw all of his games in this WBC Ohtani hit .435 with 8 RBIs with a 420 foot HR and tied a record 10 walks, and also as a Pitcher went 2-0 with 1.84 ERA and 11 Ks in 9 innings Ohtani MVP

[@raymondthomas1574]

​@@trevorcarey3997he never won a world series

[@fatClyde]

@@raymondthomas1574 If Carlsberg did bitter remarks 😂. Grow up.

[@panner11]

​@@raymondthomas1574 neither has Trout or Judge. People figured out a long time ago that one player even the best player doesn't win you a world series.

[@raymondthomas1574]

@@panner11 and it's not him

[@CientificoTV]

Felicitaciones para Japón 🇯🇵 desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴 ustedes han avanzado muchísimo tanto en el Béisbol como también en el Fútbol son toda una gran potencia

[@ああ-j8d7k]

The Dominican Republic is the first country to win the tournament outright.respect

[@joelson6327]

Ya llevan 4 clásicos mundiales ganado.

[@fjt111]

ありがとうございます！貴方のような人がいて嬉しいです

[@CientificoTV]

@@fjt111 hace 10 años conocí a Tokio y Yokohama y de los 47 países que conozco en el mundo la cultura de Japon fue la que más me maravilló las personas cuando notan que estas perdido ellos mismos se te ofrecen a ayudarte la cuidad y centros comerciales parecen discotecas alegre con músicas y hermosas Luces, conocer a Japon fue verdaderamente asombroso y me gustaría volver algún día

[@からあげ-y2z]

島国同士これからも仲良くしましょう！🇩🇴🇯🇵

[@gingerail4605]

Suddenly this game popped up and was intrigued to watch again. As Japanese, I really appreciate US and Japan have healthy relationship in baseball. I would hope to go the same with other fields as well! 🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@StudyHubYT-on2ym]

Is it not cricket 🏏

[@Pbr1029]

As an American. I appreciate Japan and what they are doing to the sport with Shohei. 🇯🇵 is literally saving the sport. It is dying in America. Thank you for keeping it alive and helping to spread it across the world. No matter the issues our two nations may have. We will always share baseball

[@Christian-id1is]

As a Puerto Rican, our team didn’t make it as far as last WBC. But I’m glad Japan 🇯🇵 won! 🎉 congrats from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@cristiancoker5051]

Hi I'm Cristian as well and my mom is from Puerto Rico so this is crazy.

[@ホツ-p2m]

🇯🇵❤️🇵🇷

[@ほいこうろう-h6l]

I would have liked to see a match between Japan and a strong Puerto Rican team. Looking forward to next time

[@badcornflakes6374]

My dad from Puerto Rico, my mom from United States... Who do I root for? 🇵🇷?🇺🇲

[@Christian-id1is]

@@badcornflakes6374 My personal opinion: PR boiii, the win would mean so much to us after all our island has been through in its history; All that win mean is, "we are here (our presence in the world), we are strong, we are Borinquen from now to the next life" however, root for who ever doesn't get knocked out first in your case lolol

[@wildcat4478]

It was a great game. Japan won but US team did play well 🥈🇺🇸 🤝🇯🇵 🥇🏆👍

[@クレイジーダイヤモンド-v3x]

USA great team👏 see you in the final three years later!

[@fjt111]

I look forward to competing again in three years. Have a good game!

[@torukmato9765]

Los mejores del Mundo sin dudas ,mejor equipo ,felicidades Team Japon🎉

[@zerosai]

it's been over 2 months and im still completely dumbfounded at the astounding amount of stars that had to line up to produce a wbc final that ended with the matchup that literally everyone in the world had been waiting for

[@qeunzy-rh7id]

As a person that never plays baseball this inspired me so much, it made me want to play. I could imagine how the young kids of the new generation dreamed of having the title of "World Champions".

[@AbhishekKumar-yc9er]

bro you indirectly roast this game

[@kdasdasdacadsadas2177]

I am Japanese. I was very surprised to see so many comments here in different languages. And I was reminded that sports is so wonderful. Thank you to all the athletes and fans from all countries.

[@davidcrow3101]

This rarely happens in tournament play, but tonight the best TEAM won. Japan earned it in every sense of the word. They played the game better than anyone else in the tournament and they got the prize. They played team baseball and they played the baseball they learned way back in Little League; solid fundamental baseball. They work hard at every phase of the game, the fight on each pitch and they don't make mistakes. What shines through most of all in the play of Samurai Japan is the team's discipline and respect for the game. As a baseball fan I find them to be an absolute joy to watch, even while they're beating my team. I think it said it all when Ohtani, as captain, went to pick up the trophy. They gave him the tournament MVP, and he accepted it gracefully, but you could tell all he really wanted was to take the winner's trophy and get it to his team to celebrate their success. Hats off to the USA for a great run and to the players who gave their time and talent to their country. There is no shame in coming up short to Samurai Japan in this instance. Baseball won big with this tournament and the right team won the tournament.

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

u do understand USA didnt take their best pitchers right? otherwise, Japan wouldn't even stand a chance

[@usersixnine347]

@@rafaelisslaam1894 did USA lose from pitching or because their All star batters couldn’t score? Lol funny excuse

[@urouroniwa]

@@rafaelisslaam1894 Hopefully they will send their best pitchers next time ;-) If you support a team in the US, make sure you make it known you want to see your favorite players in the WBC. If they have enough pressure from fans, they *will* allow it. I'm sick to death of this excuse. If you lose a tournament because you refuse to send your best players, that's pretty much the crappiest way to lose. If you're going to lose, at least lose swinging. My 2 cents.

[@tauro1]

参加された全てのチームにリスペクト！感動をありがとう！！

[@beaufortboy77]

Being 1/4 Japanese this game was a win-win for me. The team chemistry and the game was spectacular

[@omegakek1]

disgusting. no one thinks of you as being anything japanese

[@facekickr]

WBC has rekindled my love for this sport. I've watched more of these games than I do a full season or playoffs or World Series. There were so many amazing teams. The tremendous love that the players have shown not only for their nations, but for their teammates and the game! The crowds....OMG the crowds on both sides of the world have been AMAZING!! I cheered for every K and every hit regardless of the team. This tournament has kind of re-introduced my joy for baseball.

[@Odioelfútbol]

El béisbol es el deporte más apasionante dél mundo si hablamos de jugar yo amo el béisbol el béisbol siempre se juega con el corazón a comparación de fútbol él fútbol es apasionante pero los hinchas lo arruinaron por tantas peleas y eso no se le puede llamar pasión cuando la pasión es esta que juegan con el alma

[@kaizillaboy]

I think we should call this the REAL World Series.

[@GreatJaguarGT]

¡Japón! Qué gran país, qué gran equipo. Los mejores del mundo en todo

[@mimijapan]

gracias

[@danndc1237]

No son los mejores del mundo en todo.

[@joshuatree989]

ni de lejos son los mejores del mundo en todo...

[@hsuan-jenhankwang2448]

Congratulation Japan!! A whole new era in the baseball world. New legend with a perfect pitch.

[@tmo51-10]

Saw Messi vs Mbappe in the world cup final and Ohtani vs Trout in the WBC final in only 4 months of time span. I'm happy to be a fan who can enjoy many sports.

[@jiimmyboi12]

both tied for the greatest sporting events ever in my humble opinion.

[@Baazigar_007]

I love this beautiful game Baseball and wish Baseball became more popular sport around the globe in future Love from India

[@Odioelfútbol]

(Hablo español) es difícil ya que para jugar béisbol se necesita mucho dinero y mucha gente es pobre por eso es muy difícil pero podría ser el segundo deporte más popular del mundo después del fútbol

[@albertoramirez1918]

Huge Respect for 🇺🇸 USA and 🇯🇵 Japan, as a Baseball fan I am very happy to witness the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Congratulations 🇯🇵 Samurai Japan. Watching from the 🇵🇭 Philippines.

[@user-bu3jb1cs2q]

優勝決まって興奮がおさまった時、1番に思ったのは『野球って面白い！最高！』だったなあ

[@ウエキヨウ]

野球知ってて良かった🤣

[@user-wp6th7yu6u]

もう10年早くこの試合が見れていれば、俺はメジャーにいたかもしれない😂😂😂

[@saowalaksaelao964]

Damn...big congratulations to Japan!!! From USA

[@killjoy8887]

What an amazing WBC. Let the starters play again MLB. I know injuries can happen but this is every four year and once in a lifetime for all players.

[@anoneanoneanonenable]

I was so excited when Trout and Ohtani came out with their flags.🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@Finedeserthouses]

It sure was. How this ended at the last inning with full count was insane. Even it wouldn’t make it as an anime because it’s just too much to be true 😂😂😂

[@jimmy4418]

Where was bass?

[@powerband5235]

Congratulations Japan! 🇯🇵❤️ 🇺🇸

[@ayaka-o1n]

Gracias 🇯🇵🇲🇽

[@albertomrd1]

🏆Congrats Japón 🇯🇵 from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴🇩🇴 super talented team never back down 🔥🔥

[@natskieloveslife4368]

OM goodness! Well done Japan, the country that I dearly missed.! 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇵🇭

[@manciti4709]

trout facing ohtani in bottom of 9th...full count with 2 outs...one of the greatest moments in sports history...

[@rjcupid]

I’ve always loved watching Japanese baseball players, but this is next level. Ohtani is one of the best athletes I’ve ever seen in any sport.