Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic
Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 winNaruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseballMasataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday, with Emperor Naruhito made a rare appearance.The underdog Aussies struck...
<ul><li><p>Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 win</p></li><li><p>Naruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseball</p></li></ul><p>Masataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/05/world-baseball-classic-2026">the World Baseball Classic</a> on Sunday, with Emperor Naruhito made a rare appearance.</p><p>The underdog Aussies struck first in the sixth inning of the group stage game when outfielder Aaron Whitefield came home after a throwing error by Japan’s catcher, Kenya Wakatsuki. But in the seventh, Yoshida connected with a two-run shot over right centre field. Japan put on two more insurance runs in the eighth, and hung on for the 4-3 victory.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/08/emperor-naruhito-watches-ohtani-and-japan-survive-scare-against-australia-at-world-baseball-classic">Continue reading...</a>
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