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

March 5, 2026

The Samurai Japan bench erupted.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/sports/shohei-ohtani-samurai-japan-back-at-world-baseball-classic/

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