Japan beats Mexico to go to the championship, a breakdown 

It's been absolutely incredible. I'm hoping this convinces more players to join up, especially pitchers. Some guys gotta feel like they are missing out.

I’ve been amazed with the games that I’ve been watching. I really hope it’s a good championship game to close it out. Japan has been the hottest team, but Mexico had them on the ropes.

@@eggoslayer1001 it has to convince owners to let players go, or the MLBPA to add it to the next CBA, this is not like soccer World Cup where a club can't stop any player from going to the cup /

@@eggoslayer1001 Extremely difficult. Look at Edwin Diaz. A promising Mets season possibly down the drain. They won't have a filthy reliable closer to finish the games during the playoffs or maybe save that critical 9th inning in game 7 to seal the victory for the championship.

​@@Paul_Sleeping Diaz didn't get hurt from playing..best example is Altuve got hit by Bard. Bard should've been taken out, he was wild and had no control. Very dangerous.

world class pitching world class hitting world class plays world class personality and a multi run walk off never tell me this game is boring

No shit, an out and out pitching duel that turns into back and forth smash fest like holy shit

@@thedude3065 As someone whodosnt really care or watch a lot of baseball outside of a few world series games, this game made me think I should watch some more baseball.

@@Robuu if there were ever a year this one may be the best yet to do so

@Bread And Circuses for every winner there must also be a loser the beauty in the game is knowing that another chance is inevitable

Ohtani was basically jogging it’s not like he was going full speed

@@blankname6629 I think he wasn't implying that Shuto is faster than Ohtani (although I think he is), I think he just gave props to Shuto. Shuto was in there as a designated runner and he did his job perfectly.

@@sydneyzenigami Shuto is faster than Ohtani (and that’s saying something, because Ohtani can fly). He stole a base in 13 consecutive games.

he did a shoooryuken!

@@blankname6629 There's a wide angle of this, Shuto just legged it no regrets,, whilst ohtani waited to see if he needed to tag up

Yup viva Japon but viva Mexico too. Both teams gave us a great game.

If nothing else I hope this inspires others south of the border to take a liking to this game

Yup! I'm a Japan fan, but I loved Team Mexico, Arozarena was my fav player of the tournament. Amazing.

I hope it inspires more participation in the sport. Love the world cup. Would be awesome if we can have something similar for baseball.

Arozarena was so clutch throughout this tournament, and cool as hell! He really enjoyed being there and was so interactive with the fans as often as he could be. Hell of a player. If I could vote for an MVP I’d give it to him. I was happy seeing Japan pull off an incredible last second comeback but I was heartbroken for Randy.

Surprised Jomboy didn’t touch on this

That’s how baseball is! You’re in a slump and then you get a huge clutch hit when it counts to break you out of it. Murakami was due for a big hit.

​​@@dannyclifton4295 They haven't gone as in-depth as I would've liked coming in to this tournament.

A tournament like this is not really an indictment on how good a player is because it is so short.

Murakami definitely have a lot of chip in his shoulder, coming for this tournament. He is back to back CL MVP (2021 & 2022) , winning triple crown in 2022 by posting .318 AVG .458 OBP .710 SLG and 56 HR. And he just 22. Thats why he batting fourth in group stage. And he just didnt produce. And the fans and the pundit kinda harsh to him in the media. Even a lot of fans in here kinda piss with him in this game. And you can understand why, he batting 0-4 with 3K before this walk off double.

It's an EMBARRASSMENT that the Finals tonight will be on cable and not network tv 😡

Sayonaraaaaaaa

@UltraClassicGaming... Most if not ALL of these games have been on cable lol. Its the MLB network

@@GeneralBuckNaked I only watched 2 games, and both were on FOX. Most of the MLB Playoff games are on cable too, but the World Series is still on network TV. The WBC should be the same way.

@@UltraClassicGaming in the next edition it will be, that's all but guaranteed. The reaction to the Classic all over and the moments we had will convince anyone halfway competent on Fox

@Bread And Circuses then it was a good script

I wake up at 4am for work but stayed up to watch it and so happy I did. One of the most emotional games I've ever watched, just incredible

​@Bread And Circuses i think the script was mexico vs usa on the final

the read was incredibly impressive. he either gambled or has spidey senses.

お目が高いですね！ ピンチランナーの周東選手は13試合連続盗塁の世界記録保持者で、日本で1番のスピードスターです。 本当に、本当に速いので映像を見ると驚きます！ Ukyo Shuto

Wheres the love for the Genda bunt? Bunt so good that everyone knew it was coming and they couldnt stop it!

​@@funkthat2 strikes? Funk that I'm laying it down!

Shuto flew through the bases... If the field measurements were 10, 20 feet bigger, he would've crashed into the back of Ohtani

FInnnalllyy I thought I was the only one who has heard of street fighter!?

Mexico should be proud. That team really proved themselves time and time again.

応援してるチームが敗退した数分後に対戦相手を尊重している。 あなたから真のスポーツマンシップを感じます。 🇲🇽Mexico Arigatou

As a Japanese fan watching Randy’s home run robbery surrounded by Mexican fans who absolutely love him was so much fun. Viva Mexico!

​@@ricebuckets México*

I wanted a United States final, now we only got one.

I think he woke up that Murakami guy, Ohtani got AOE buffs

That's basically tradition in japan, at least in high school baseball. After the match, thank the fans for their support.

The Japanese culture is cool like that. I've been there a lot and I have a lot of respect for the people and their culture. I'm from the US but I'm secretly pulling for Japan. I love their style of baseball. I mean.. I won't be mad if the US wins but I'll be happy for Japan if they do.

a normal and cool part of Japanese culture.

@@JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke I’m half Japanese, born and raised in the US. I’m kind of pulling for Japan too - I’ve just seen our mlb players win so many times. Japan win would be cool. But yeah, won’t be mad if the US wins either

They do it in Japanese rugby too. It's great.

You mean “baseball” 😅

As a Mexico fan. Huge respect to Japan. You guys were warriors and fought till the end!

Basketball uses a large orange ball. Baseball uses a small white ball. The words are spelled very similarly, in English. Congrats to your team!

No mames wey

Was this game a big deal in Mexico?

​@John Lee Mexicos president had near daily talk segments talking about the team during press conferences. He put out a video congratulationing the team and their performance as soon as the game was over as well. Mexicos social media's affiliated with baseball and MLB grew by a ridiculous amount of followers, their players socials as well. Mexico already has a few states where baseball is bigger than soccer, but this definitely gave it more national growth, many people putting it ahead of soccer world cup performances, as well as the sport of soccer in general. The State of Sonora, Mx is known as the home of baseball in mexico, their local teams are well supported, and if you look up where alot of these MX players are from, you wouldnt be surprised its almost entirely Baja Cali, Sonora, and Sinaloa. Surprisingly, a staggering amount of the mexico fans attending their games were from mexico, and not just mexican americans as most people would expect. Overall, ALOT of new baseball fans over there

@Jose C Seriously?!?! more than the national soccer team?!?! That's insane, I almost don't believe you... Wbc is VERY slowly starting to grow in the US as a worthy tournament, but I didn't expect it to blow up in Mexico before it did in the US like that, That's crazy. I wish americans/our players cared about it like everyone else seems to... alot of americans still don't know this tournament even exists, which is stupid because mlb made the whole event lol. And although trout, ohtani, turner, and jomboy is finally making it bigger, sadly alot of US players still don't care to play

@@johnlee7377 Every game is a big deal in Mexico. Baseball is huge in Mexico. Like Football to Texas. Baseball is the same to Mexico, Yes even over futball/Soccer. WBC is Slowly growing in the US? It was literally proposed by US players and officials... Not sure you know what you're talking about. It is literally one of the WORLDS most viewed baseball events... I don't even watch baseball as much as others and know this.

Thats the kind of analysis I come here for.

has me wondering if jomboy has ever played street fighter? That was clearly a SHOOORYUUUKENNNNN

As your manager said, "the world of baseball won tonight"

Mexicans thought it was in the bag at 3-0😂

@@cabalogia As a frijolero when It was 3-0 I was still nervous I can’t speak for others tho

Y'all played fantastic. Your team has nothing to be ashamed of.

They're one hell of a team. I was rooting for both, would've been happy for Verdugo, but still happy for Yoshida, he had a huge moment too. That game was exhilarating either way.

Good bunt to get the players the needed on 3rd.

@@Popsiclestick27 On 2 strikes! You’ll never see that in MLB.

I absolutely adored the games in Tokyo, the crowd makes it even more unique from American baseball. I may start watching now.

@@InitialDrifterZ And after bunting 2 of them foul!

that's how a lot of teams won past World Series, especially in the 70's and 80's.

Man wants to win some sort of championship because lord knows he ain't getting one with the Angels lol (Yes I'm aware he won one for Hokkaido in the NPB)

@@bmac4 What's funny is that the top half of your comment could also apply to Mike Trout. It should be a good game!

That's AWESOME!!!bless her heart

I completely agree. The atmosphere at this entire tournament and the passion that these teams have shown has been off the hook. I've watched every single game. I will be sad when I'm watching spring training in a couple days.

@@tjmckenzie4048 remember this are meanless games.

@@geraldserra "Meaningless" games that get 7 million more views than what the World Series and MLB will ever get. There is a reason why baseball is dying out in the United States. Noone cares about MLB and the reason why basketball and football are leagues ahead. Even soccer is going to beat it in the future.

@@geraldserra Not anymore bro! More and more people are losing interest in MLB, and very few people could give a crap about spring training. Just because you think "this are meanless games" doesn't mean that the players in the WBC think they are meaningless. Watch the interviews. Nearly every player on every team has said this is the most fun they've ever had playing baseball. This isn't 2006. This tournament means everything to these players in 2023!

@@tjmckenzie4048 bro it was sarcasm, I'm dominican, I love the WBC 😂 but I admit the "meaningless games" is a good meme.

Jomboy media has direct lines to MLB footage these days

Here’s a better view: ru-vid.com8GnB_FqUoW4?feature=share

Just in case the link gets deleted, you can look up the runner by name: 周東佑京 (Ukyo Shuto). He’s famous in Japan for being fast-scoring home runs on doubles, etc.

@@diyfreediver Thank you! That is exactly what I was looking for!

I knew it was over when Gallegos couldn't locate as a Cardinals fan

😆 🤣

As soon as gio came in I knew it was over

And almost all of Cuba’s too.

Cardinals players also kept Cuba to 2 and scored 4 runs last night so it's not all bad :)

Latino basebal? Ora esa mamada jajaja

Definitely one of them

it was a SHOOORYUKEN!

Sure you can. It's just ⬇+ HK, followed by ➡⬇↘ + HP. I didn't know you could cancel that quickly into a Shoryuken 🤣

Mexico shocked me in this tournament. They had an incredible tournament. And Randy looks like one of the top 3 players on the planet. Just an incredible player!

Well said. Mexico was amazing, both teams deserved to win that one.

Benji Gil, Mexico's manager, said after the game that even though Mexico didn't win this game, they come away from this tournament victorious. The impact that this team had and will have in the future is enormous- so many new fans and players were just created in Mexico during this wbc ❤🇲🇽

“Hey boss *cough cough*. I can’t come in today because it’s USA vs Japa- I mean I’m sick. *aHEM. Koff HACK*.

WBC is the future of baseball... Give the tournament 20 years

@@ArizonaSonora1 They will eventually have to change the name to be the true "World Series," if it ever does become that popular.

@@josecasillas4081 it will... The game has the potential to be as popular as soccer or very close to... We are seeing it now

@@ArizonaSonora1 I would say it's very much the present of baseball already. I think in 20 years even the northern cities in the US will be battling to host games and the final. Coming from a soccer nation, I say there is the need for a final to be at Yankee Stadium someday. Dodger Stadium already hosted the final twice iirc. Despite them taking down the original stadium (which is a crime), it is the most symbolic place of baseball, it's the equivalent of a World Cup Final in the Maracanã in Rio.

He's 2time MVP for a reason.

@@vic-zv4bb said it all...

Congratulations Japan! You are the champions!!

USA USA USA

@Bread And Circuses Indeed she is

​@Bread And Circuses what's so funny little billy??!!😅😅

@Bread And Circuses Thats the part he specially wanted to mention lol Having a Japanese wife is like an achievement for some people.

@@kn2549 Having a Japanese wife is a special achievement, those girl just dont go for any ole guy, trust me I know cause Ive got one too, and Im picking up another when I move to Japan in August. Me and my wife were in yokohama house hunting during the italy game and some people were watching on their phones going down the escalator at the train stations. WIld games Japan is so good, ive seen every game while at the hotel during downtime. It will be my second time living in Japan and this time its for good!

MLB scouts all of the Japanese stars. But so many of them don’t want to leave Japan. They enjoy playing there and would almost always have to take a pay cut to come to the US.

Mexico made a strong showing