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Mar 14, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; Japan designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (16) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Venezuela in the first inning during a quarterfinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Baseball has a deep history in the United States and is even referred to as “America’s pastime.” However, the truth of the matter is that the U.S. is ceding its status as the top of the sport to a new emerging superpower: Japan.
On Sunday, Chicago White Sox breakout star Munetaka Murakami had a dominant showing in the Sox’s 12-3 win over the Houston Astros. Murakami finished the day with six RBI and two home runs. It was perfect timing too, on a day when Murakami’s parents threw out the first pitch, and his bobblehead was given to fans; the White Sox celebrated Japanese culture across the stadium by…
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