WBC Japan vs. South Korea [Scheduled Report 19:00] Ohtani is No. 1 DH, Starter is Yusei Kikuchi

Japan will face South Korea in their second game of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) first round shortly. After winning 13-0 in a 7-inning mercy rule victory against Taiwan the previous day, they aim for their second consecutive win. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced. Yusei Kikuchi will start for Japan, and Shohei Ohtani, who hit a grand slam against Taiwan, will continue to bat first as designated hitter. We will provide the latest game information.