Ohtani, Sasaki help Japan reach World Classic quarterfinals

Published March 11, 2023 8:11 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had another RBI double, 21-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki reached 100 mph 21 times in 66 pitches and Japan beat the Czech Republic 10-2 to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic. Shugo Maki hit his second home run of the tournament and Masataka Yoshida had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the third as the Samurai Warriors overcame a 1-0 deficit. Ohtani went 1 for 3 with a walk. Sasaki struck out eight in 3 2/3 innings, and got the win. He allowed an unearned run, two hits and two walks.

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