"Hyeseong Kim is a truly excellent player in character, so I always enjoy being around him. If we face each other, it will be a good opportunity for both of us."
"During the game, when Kim hit his home run, Ohtani clapped despite it tying the game. It was a heart-warming moment from one of the fiercest competitors, who put his own team's interests aside and celebrated a friend."
"I'm definitely looking forward to it. I haven't played a ton against Team Japan with Team Korea, so I want to make sure I get to play against them this WBC. I just want to prepare the right way. It's an important game."
Shohei Ohtani led Team Japan against Team Korea in the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome, with his Dodgers teammate Hyseong Kim playing for Korea. Japan won 8-6 in a tightly contested match. Both players hit home runs, with Ohtani's second consecutive homer tying the game at 3-3 in the third inning, and Kim's home run later tying it at 5-5. Despite competing fiercely, the two teammates demonstrated their strong bond, with Ohtani clapping when Kim hit his home run. Before the game, Ohtani expressed his admiration for Kim's character, while Kim emphasized his eagerness to compete against Japan. Both players are expected to be ready for the Dodgers' Opening Day.
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