Braves News: Japan takes World Baseball Classic Championship, roster move reactions, more
Mar 22, 2023 - 10:00 AMThe World Baseball Classic wrapped up on Tuesday night after a championship collision between Team USA and Japan. Japan won its third WBC Championship title after its 3-2 defeat over USA.
Undefeated Team Japan secures its 3rd #WorldBaseballClassic title! pic.twitter.com/ehM62luyw9
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 22, 2023
Japan was composed of several notable players, including two-way player Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yu Darvish. The game came down to a matchup between Ohtani and Mike Trout, both of whom suit up for the Los Angeles Angels during the regular season. Trout struck out swinging in the bottom of the ninth to seal the Japan win.
Ohtani was deservingly named MVP of the WBC. As a two-way player, he hit .435 with four doubles, a homer, and ten walks. On the mound, he posted a 1.86 ERA across 9.2 frames.
We are four years away from the next World Baseball Classic, but just over a week removed from 2023 Opening Day.
Braves News:
Battery Power TV reacts to the Braves’ latest shortstop decision in naming Orlando Arcia the club’s Opening Day SS.
Here are our picks for 2023’s breakout prospects.
After Monday’s shocking cuts, nearly all question marks on the Braves roster have been erased.
The Daily Hammer Podcast recaps Monday’s roster moves.
MLB News:
Our team-by-team season preview series continues with the 2023 Miami Marlins.
The Colorado Rockies have officially announced that they have signed outfielder Jurickson Profar to a one-year deal with a $7.75M guarantee.
It’s time for Gabriel Moreno to step up to the plate (literally), as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly is sidelined with a forearm injury.
After experiencing tightness in his lower back, St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong will likely miss Opening Day.
Be the first!
Related News
- 2023 Braves Season in Review: Raisel Iglesias Dec 26
- This Day in Braves History: Phil Niekro passes away Dec 26
- Christmas Day open thread Dec 25
- This Day in MLB History: December 25 Dec 25
- Christmas Eve open thread Dec 24
- This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee signs Rico Carty Dec 24
- This Day in Braves History: Milwaukee signs Rico Carey Dec 24
- Braves News: Holiday pause, season reviews, more Dec 24
- 2023 Minor league season in review: Luis De Avila Dec 23
- 2023 Braves Season in Review: Ozzie Albies Dec 23
- This Day in Braves History: J.D. Drew signs with Dodgers Dec 23
- Braves News: Offseason evaluation, season reviews, and more Dec 23