Ohtani long HR powers Japan to group win at World Classic

Published March 12, 2023 8:45 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 448-foot, three-run home run in the first inning that landed just below his image on an video advertising board and had four RBIs to lead Japan over Australia 7-1 at the World Baseball Classic. Japan, already assured of advancement, won its group with a 4-0 record and will play a quarterfinal on Wednesday. Ohtani turned on a hanging curveball from loser Will Sherriff. It was the first home run of the tournament for Ohtani, who is 6 for 12 with eight RBIs and seven walks.

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