Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic

Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 win Naruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseball Masataka 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 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...

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Australia falls just short of stunning victory over Japan at World Baseball Classic

Australia pushes baseball juggernauts Japan all the way in their World Baseball Classic clash.