【WBC】2023WBC 準決勝 メキシコvs日本
Summary
TLDRThis transcript recounts the thrilling journey of Japan's national baseball team, the Samurai Japan, in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. After breezing through the early rounds, they face a formidable opponent in Mexico's resilient squad during the semifinal match. Despite trailing early, the inspired Japanese team fights back valiantly, with superstar Shohei Ohtani delivering a dramatic walk-off hit in the 9th inning to secure an electrifying 5-4 victory. This triumph sets up a dream final showdown between Japan and powerhouse USA, headlined by Ohtani and Mike Trout - a clash of baseball titans.
Takeaways
- 👨⚕️ Japan defeated Mexico 6-5 in a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the semifinals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
- ⚾ Sasaki started for Japan and pitched well but allowed a big 3-run homer to give Mexico the lead.
- 🇯🇵 Japan's bats were stifled by Mexico's pitching until late in the game when Yoshida tied it with a dramatic 3-run homer.
- 🏅 Ohtani had the go-ahead RBI single in the 9th inning to cap Japan's improbable comeback win.
- 😤 Mexico jumped out early but the gritty Japanese team chipped away little by little.
- 🧢 Manager Kuriyama's bold decisions like starting Sasaki and pinch hitting for Yoshida paid off.
- ⛔ Mexico's dangerous lineup was held in check by the stellar pitching of Yamamoto and the Japanese bullpen.
- 🥎 Defensive gems by Arai and Amed Rosario made several key outs to thwart Mexico.
- 👏 Clutch hits from Yamada and Ohtani carried Japan's offense when needed most.
- 🇺🇸 Japan's victory sets up a highly anticipated final against tournament favorite USA.
Q & A
What was the score when Japan and Mexico faced each other in the semifinals of the 2023 WBC?
-The semifinal game between Japan and Mexico ended with a score of 6-5, with Japan scoring a dramatic walk-off run in the bottom of the 9th inning to win.
Who were the starting pitchers for Japan and Mexico in the semifinal game?
-The starting pitchers were Shosei Sasaki for Japan and Patrick Sandoval for Mexico.
How many Major League players did Mexico have on their roster for the 2023 WBC?
-Mexico had 19 Major League players on their roster for the 2023 WBC, the most they've ever had.
What was the key home run hit by Japan in the semifinal game against Mexico?
-In the 7th inning, Yoshida hit a clutch solo home run off Mexico's reliever Jorge Lopez to tie the game 3-3.
Who were the MVPs for Japan in their win over Mexico?
-Some of Japan's MVPs were starting pitcher Shosei Sasaki, reliever Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and hitters Shota Ohtani and Hayato Sakamoto.
How did Japan make a comeback after trailing in the late innings?
-Japan rallied in the bottom of the 9th, stringing together clutch hits from Ohtani and Sakamoto and taking advantage of Mexico's pitching mistakes to score 2 runs and win 6-5.
What was Mexico's strength entering the semifinal game?
-Mexico had assembled their best roster ever, with 19 MLB players including top pitchers like Julio Urias and Jose Urquidy and hitters like Joey Meneses.
How did Japan pitch around Mexico's dangerous hitters?
-Japan used precise pitching from their starters and relievers to neutralize Mexico's power hitters by drawing weak contact and strikeouts.
Who were the teams that advanced to the WBC championship game?
-Japan defeated Mexico in the semifinals to advance and face the United States, who dominated Cuba 14-2 in the other semifinal.
What did the win over Mexico show about Japan's championship aspirations?
-By beating a stacked Mexico team in dramatic fashion, Japan showed they have the talent and poise to compete with any country, including the US in the finals.
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