Tokyo, March 6, 2026 (AFP) - Ohtani homers as Japan thrash Taiwan at World Baseball Classic

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2026-03-06

Shohei Ohtani blasted a home run to ignite Japan's World Baseball Classic campaign as the defending champions thrashed Taiwan 13-0 in their tournament opener in Tokyo on Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Ohtani's grand slam set the tone as Japan scored 10 runs in the second inning alone in front of around 42,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome. Their dominance meant the game was cut short after seven innings under the so-called mercy rule. "Everyone s......

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