Japan's Munetaka Murakami hit a bye hit.

(AFP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] In the 5th World Baseball Classic, the Japanese team beat Munetaka Murakami with a double hit in the 9th inning, helping the Japanese team to beat Mexico 6-5 and break into it again since 2009 Classic Championship.

Japanese star Shohei Otani said in an interview after the game that he appreciated Murakami Sotaka's last key blow was very good.

Munetaka Murakami, last year's triple champion in the Central League, did not perform well in this classic. He had 4 hits, 3 strikeouts, and another fly ball out, but he had no outs in the 9th inning. , With someone on the second base, he hit a goodbye double and helped the Japanese team reverse and win the game.

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Otani Shohei said after the game that he felt that this game was not easy before the game. He thought that Murakami Sotaka had been working hard recently, and he had done twice as much swing practice as others. Get one point and play with this thought.” Otani also praised Murakami, “I played a beautiful shot at the end.”

Otani Shohei also said that the Japanese team used all three catchers, and the pitchers also worked very hard because the opponent's strikes were also very good.

As for tomorrow’s meeting with the U.S. team, Shohei Otani said, “I think I will meet the best pitcher on the best stage. I want to welcome tomorrow with a feeling of enjoyment. With strong emotions, I will work hard with all the staff.”

Otani Shohei.

(USA TODAY)

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