Shohei Ohtani sounds off
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You need to see this epic home run and celebration by Shohei Ohtani in the WBC quarterfinals against Venezuela.
Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. got the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal off to a pulsating start, combining for the first WBC game with two leadoff homers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar gave a Seiya Suzuki injury update after the Chicago Cubs slugger’s World Baseball Classic setback.
MVP winners made for an exciting start to the quarterfinal game and combined to make WBC history in the process.
While participating – but not pitching – in the WBC with Team Japan, Ohtani has continued to progress with bullpen sessions and even a four-inning simulated game.
Seiya Suzuki was on his way back to rejoin the Cubs on Sunday, following Team Japan’s exit from the World Baseball Classic one night earlier. Once the outfielder is back on site, Chicago’s staff will get to work on determining the severity of his right knee injury.
Shohei Ohtani is navigating a limited schedule while with Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic.