Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN WADEMarch 6, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam during a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Taiwan on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Tokyo. The event occurred in the second inning of the game. Ohtani's performance followed a batting practice session where he put on a show, attracting attention from the media. The photos accompanying the article show Ohtani batting, practicing, and celebrating his home run. The game was part of the World Baseball Classic tournament.

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