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The Final Out

March 21, 2023 11:09 PM ET

End of match

The game ends and Japan is crowned as the champion of the World Baseball Classic.

March 21, 2023 10:43 PM ET

9 Up

They fall two out with a double play and Japan is one out away from the title.

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End 8 Low

The inning is over and the last hope for the United States will come.

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8 Low

The first out of the game falls.

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End 8 Up

The inning is over and Japan is 3 outs away from the title.

March 21, 2023 10:18 PM ET

8 Up

Home Run by the United States, they are one run away from a tie.

March 21, 2023 10:14 PM ET

8 Up

Arenado's fly ball becomes the first out.

March 21, 2023 10:09 PM ET

End 7 Low

The inning is over and the penultimate opportunity will come for the United States.

March 21, 2023 10:06 PM ET

7 Low

First out for Japan.

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End 7 Up

The entry is quickly completed without damage.

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End 6 Low

The entry is over and Japan leaves a full house.

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6 Low

The first out falls for Japan and the Japanese relievers begin to warm up their arms.

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End 6 Up

The inning ends and despair falls on the United States.

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6 Up

The first out for the United States.

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End 5 Low

One more inning goes by and the score remains unchanged.

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5 Low

First out for Japan on a pop up to Betts.

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End 5 Up

The inning ends and the United States leaves men on base.

March 21, 2023 9:06 PM ET

5 Up

He gets the first out with a strikeout of Trout.

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5 Up

Betts singles to first base with a pop up to third base.

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End 4 Low

The 4th chapter ends with Japan in the lead.

March 21, 2023 8:49 PM ET

4 Low

Japan's home run, the Asians increase their lead.

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End 4 Up

The inning ends and the United States is unable to decipher Japan's pitching.

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4 Up

Quickly two outs fall for the United States.

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End 3 Low

The entry for Japan is terminated.

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3 Low

First out on a K on Ohtani.

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End 3 Up

The inning ends and the United States fails to do any damage.

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3 Up

First out with a strikeout for Trout.

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End 2 Low

The inning ends and Japan turns the game around.

March 21, 2023 8:17 PM ET

2 Low

First out on a fly ball to right field.

March 21, 2023 8:02 PM ET

2 Low

Japan's home run Murakami ties the game.

March 21, 2023 7:57 PM ET

End 2 Up

The inning ends and the United States leaves two men on base.

March 21, 2023 7:54 PM ET

2 Up

Turner's home run opens the scoring for the United States.

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2 Up

First out on a fly ball to right field.

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End 1 Low

The inning ends and Japan also leaves men on base.

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1 Low

First out on a fly ball to center field.

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End 1 Up

The inning ends and the United States leaves a man on base.

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1 Up

Trout connects on a double with one out.

March 21, 2023 7:27 PM ET

1 Up

The first out for the United States.

March 21, 2023 7:26 PM ET

Kickoff

The match between Japan and the United States kicks off.

March 21, 2023 7:26 PM ET

All ready

Everything is ready for the start of the match, the national anthem has already been sung and the teams are getting ready for the kick-off.

March 21, 2023 6:51 PM ET

End of warm-up

The two teams finish warming up and prepare to take the field and sing the national anthems before the start of the game.

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Full House

The stadium is completely full, there is no room for another soul in this stadium for what will be the World Baseball Classic.

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Lineup USA

This is USA Lineup:

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Lineup Japan

This is Japan Lineup:

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Pitchers

The pitchers for this game will be Imanaga for Japan, while for the United States the Pitcher will be Kelly, two very experienced pitchers who will have an important task this day.

March 21, 2023 6:26 PM ET

All ready in the stadium

The pitchers are warming up for the start of the game, and the main authors of this encounter begin to move their arms.

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Fans

Little by little, fans are beginning to arrive at the stadium in Miami; a full house is expected for the grand finale of the World Baseball Classic between Japan and the United States.

March 21, 2023 6:16 PM ET

Japan seeks crown

On the other hand, the Japanese team has 4 titles in the World Baseball Classic and tomorrow Ohtani, who is the best player in the MLB, will try to win his 5th title and continue giving joy to his country, being one of the best in the history of world baseball. This way the two teams reach the final of the World Baseball Classic with one of the most exciting finals in a long time.

March 21, 2023 6:11 PM ET

United States for one more title

The United States will be looking for one more triumph in the World Baseball Classic, remembering that the Stars and Stripes have 15 titles, so they will be looking for one more in their history tomorrow when they face the always feared team of Japan.

March 21, 2023 6:06 PM ET

Stay tuned to follow Japan vs United States LIVE and online in the World Baseball Classic

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Japan vs. United States in the World Baseball Classic Grand Final, as well as the latest information from LoanDepot Park. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute online coverage from VAVEL Mexico.

March 21, 2023 6:01 PM ET

How does Japan arrive?

Japan comes from eliminating Mexico in the last inning in a very heartfelt game that had everything, Mexico gave their best and showed their greatness but it was not enough to defeat an Asian team that is one of the most powerful in the history of baseball, Japan will seek one more title in its history.

March 21, 2023 5:56 PM ET

Channels for Japan vs USA online and in the World Baseball Classic 2023

The Japan vs United States game will be televised on Imagen TV.

If you want to watch Japan vs United States in streaming you can watch it through the MLB TV app and the Imagen TV app.

If you want to watch the game online, VAVEL Mexico is your best option.

March 21, 2023 5:51 PM ET

LoanDepot Park

The Marlins Stadium located in Miami, one of the most beautiful stadiums in the MLB, has a capacity for 36 thousand spectators and was inaugurated on March 5, 2012 being one of the newest in the major leagues, will be the scene for the Japan vs. United States match, one of the most anticipated for what is at stake for both teams, although there is no favorite in this match full of emotion, a game where the title of champion of the World Baseball Classic is disputed.

March 21, 2023 5:46 PM ET

What time is the Japan vs USA game in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?

This is the kickoff time for the Japan vs United States match on March 21, 2023 in several countries:

 Argentina: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Bolivia: 8:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Brazil: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Chile: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Colombia: 7:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Ecuador: 7:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
USA (ET): 8:00 PM on FOX Sports, FOX Deportes
Spain: 1:00 AM (March 14)
Mexico: 5:00 PM Imagen TV
Paraguay: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Peru: 7:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Uruguay: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Venezuela: 8:00 PM on DirecTV Sports, Inter/ByM Sport, Venevision, IVC, Simple TV

March 21, 2023 5:41 PM ET

Absences

Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they will be able to count on a full roster for this match, which will undoubtedly be one of the most historic for this tournament.

March 21, 2023 5:36 PM ET

Background

The record is leaning towards the Mexican team since in the last 4 games the record indicates 3 wins for the Japanese team and one victory for the United States, so the favorite to win the World Baseball Classic is Japan due to its good momentum in the tournament.

March 21, 2023 5:31 PM ET

How does the United States arrive?

The United States comes from defeating and eliminating Cuba in the semifinals with a score of 14-2, and with a show of home runs, will reach this final with a taste of revenge because it is not the first time they face Japan, they will face an Asian team that comes with all the motivation of the fans and to go with everything to win and nothing to lose.

March 21, 2023 5:26 PM ET

Good afternoon VAVEL friends!

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the Japan vs. United States game, corresponding to the Grand Final of the World Baseball Classic. The match will take place at LoanDepot Field, at 5:00 pm.

March 21, 2023 5:21 PM ET
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