MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani walked off the infield after Japan’s World Baseball Classic ended, just like three years ago, only the final out could not have been more different. Ohtani triumphantly ...

The response was swift, as Ohtani golfed a breaking ball at the bottom of the zone for a leadoff home run of his own. Ohtani discarded his bat and turned to the Samurai Japan bench, pushing his palms ...

In a World Baseball Classic already filled with cinematic moments, Wilyer Abreu just added another one to the list for Venezuela against Japan.

Japan's players voiced their frustration following their 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela in the early hours of Sunday, bu ...

MIAMI (Kyodo) -- Wilyer Abreu launched a go-ahead, three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning as Venezuela came back to beat Japan 8-5 and eliminate the defending champion at the quarterfinal ...

Japan's World Baseball Classic title defense ends with 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela as Shohei Ohtani and defending champions fall short of semifinals.

Discover how Japan fall 8-5 to Venezuela as their bullpen falters for their worst-ever finish at the tournament. Venezuela, who will play Italy in the semi-finals, also secured the second the spot ...