It was the dream matchup for most in the World Baseball Classic final, as team USA was set to defend their title against the winningest team in tournament history in Japan. It came down to the final inning and the final out, but team Japan has emerged victorious over team USA, winning 3-2 and capturing the team’s third title in the tournament.
We tend to romanticize baseball, but it was pure theater during the entirety of this game. Team USA was looking to win back to back championships in the WBC, while Japan was aiming to reclaim their spot as the best baseball playing nation.