Just rename the WBC MVP trophy to the Ohtani and be done with it. Ohtani pitched four scoreless innings in Japan’s opening game against China, striking out five and allowing just one hit. Oh, and he also had two hits and a double in four at-bats, because of course he did.
Shohei Ohtani drives in 2 runs for Japan! He’s doing it all today pic.twitter.com/vHmptPP1TM
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 9, 2023
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Not satisfied with their claim of Ohio 2, Cleveland had its eyes set on Mexico, defeating their baseball team, 6-0, in a World Baseball Classic warm-up game.