sports
March 8, 2026
Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic
Naruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseball
TL;DR
- Japan defeated Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic.
- Masataka Yoshida hit a two-run home run to spark Japan's comeback win.
- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the game, the first time a sitting monarch has watched professional baseball since 1966.
- Shohei Ohtani failed to capitalize with the bases loaded in the third inning.
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