Japan came out on top 3-2, as Ohtani struck out then teammate Mike Trout to seal the win ... Ohtani was sensational all tournament, winning the WBC MVP. He hit .435 while holding a 1.86 ERA ...

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you a full preview of the huge WBC final between Shohei Ohtani’s Team Japan and Mike Trout’s Team USA LIVE on Flippin’ Bats ...

Ohtani capped off his tournament run with a flourish, duping Trout with one of his patented sliders that bottoms out the zone ...

Mike Trout scored on a game-ending wild pitch, Shohei Ohtani hit his 26th home run ... but Joe Kelly came in to strike out Taylor Ward and get Matt Thaiss to hit into a double play.

So he's out ... first time Trout has been injured-- it's not-- but because he's going to miss this stretch of the Angels trying to do the thing-- make the playoffs-- with Trout and Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani struck out the side on 12 pitches in the first ... The sweeper is kind of unhittable when he's throwing it for strikes. I'm glad I don't have to face him. I'm glad he's on my side.” ...

Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, and Albert Pujols were an epic trio for the Los Angeles Angels. While it did not translate to much success, they were a blast to watch and struck fear into opposing ...