"In a trio of pool play games, the lefty outfielder/DH option for Boston has logged an OPS nearly reaching 1.800. He's driven in six runs thanks to three extra base hits, most notably the clutch two-run home run he notched to put Japan on the board against Australia on Sunday."
"At this rate, Yoshida could break the record for the most RBI in a single World Baseball Classic. That high water mark of 13 was set by...well, Masataka Yoshida in 2023's iteration of the tournament! Masa's hot start in 2026 has added onto his impressive resume in this tournament; last time around, he went 9 for 22 at the dish en route to Japan's third WBC title."
The 2026 World Baseball Classic pool play is nearing completion with exciting moments including extra innings, walkoffs, and impressive performances. Masataka Yoshida, representing the Boston Red Sox, has emerged as a standout performer with an OPS approaching 1.800 across three pool play games. He has driven in six runs with three extra-base hits, including a crucial two-run home run against Australia in the seventh inning that gave Japan the lead. Yoshida is on pace to surpass his own record of 13 RBIs set during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, when he went 9-for-22 and helped Japan win the tournament. While questions remain about his consistency with Boston, his current tournament performance demonstrates his capability at the international level.
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