The U.S. faces Japan in Miami with a chance to defend its World Baseball Classic title. First pitch from LoanDepot Park in Miami is scheduled for 7 p.m. with television coverage on Fox Sports 1. Follow along for live updates as a world champion is crowned.
Japan has been the most successful team in the history of the WBC, winning the first two events in 2006 and 2009 and finishing third at the other two in 2013 and 2017. Led by Ohtani, who could pitch in a relief role Tuesday night, the Japanese are the only remaining unbeaten team in this year’s tournament.Trea Turner has been hitting ninth for the Americans
yet has three home runs in his past two games, including two in Sunday night’s semifinal win over Cuba. Left-hander Shota Imanaga, who pitches for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, is expected to start on the mound for Japan. Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly is set to pitch for Team USA.Japan has been the most successful team in the history of the WBC, winning the first two events in 2006 and 2009 and finishing third at the other two in 2013 and 2017. Led by Ohtani, who could pitch in a relief role Tuesday night, the Japanese are the only remaining unbeaten team in this year’s tournament.
yet has three home runs in his past two games, including two in Sunday night’s semifinal win over Cuba. Left-hander Shota Imanaga, who pitches for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, is expected to start on the mound for Japan. Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly is set to pitch for Team USA.
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