"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Ohtani's grand slam homer set the tone as Japan scored 10 runs in the second inning alone in front of around 42,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome. Their dominance meant the game was cut short after seven innings under the so-called mercy rule. The result gave Japan a dream start to the tournament as they go in search of a record-extending fourth title."
"There was nothing Cheng could do when Ohtani smacked a grand slam home run in his next at-bat to put Japan up by four runs. The defending champions were not finished there and they went on to rack up six more runs before the second inning was over. They added three more in the third inning as things went from bad to worse for Taiwan."
Japan's defending champions dominated Taiwan 13-0 in their World Baseball Classic tournament opener at Tokyo Dome, with the game ending after seven innings under the mercy rule. Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, delivered a decisive grand slam in the second inning that ignited Japan's explosive offensive performance. Japan scored 10 runs in the second inning alone and added three more in the third, overwhelming Taiwan's pitching. The victory provided Japan an ideal start in their pursuit of a record-extending fourth title. Taiwan suffered their second consecutive loss after also falling to Australia the previous day. The game attracted approximately 42,000 fans, including notable celebrities.
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