MASATAKA YOSHIDA TIES THE GAME IN THE 7TH! #WorldBaseballClassic pic.twitter.com/a7COW1167M

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The main gunner of the Japanese team Masamune Yoshida in the classic game was excellent. Today, he fired a life-saving 3-pointer in the semi-finals, which ignited the morale of the team. After the game, the American media also praised Masaka Yoshida's performance.

In the second half of the 7th inning, Japan trailed Mexico 0:3. With 2 outs and 1st and 2nd bases, Masamori Yoshida showed his value and blasted out to the right field to tie a 3-point shot, which greatly boosted the morale of the team. In the end, Japan relied on Murakami Munetaka's farewell double hit in 9 unders to walk away from Mexico 6:5 and advance to the championship game dramatically.

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Masaka Yoshida.

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Masaka Yoshida played a life-saving blow at a critical moment, which made many American reporters full of praise. "ESPN" reporter Passan (Jeff Passan) said on Twitter: "Masaka Yoshida will perform very well in the Boston Red Sox this year. .”

Masamori Yoshida challenged the major leagues this season and signed a five-year, $90 million contract with the Red Sox. Now he is proving his skills in international competitions. American TV station "Northern News Now" reporter Kevin Moore said: "$90 million Signing Yoshida is a bargain!"

Masaka Yoshida has played 6 games in this classic, with a total of 19 at-bats without a K, 9 hits, including 2 homers, 13 RBIs, and a batting average of 0.474.

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