"Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic. It was Japan's first game of four in pool play. The game was called after seven innings under the mercy rule, which is being used in the WBC."
"Japan, batting first as the designated visiting team, put the first three runners on base. Kenya Wakatsuki fouled out to the catcher, bringing up Ohtani for the dramatic slam to right field off starter Hao-Chun Cheng. Japan added six more runs in the inning, which lasted 28 minutes."
"Japan is the defending WBC champion and the favorite from Pool C to reach the quarterfinals. Japan is also a favorite to reach the final in Miami on March 17, perhaps against the United States."
Japan dominated Taiwan 13-0 in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome, with the contest called after seven innings due to the mercy rule. Shohei Ohtani delivered a grand slam in the second inning, contributing five RBIs in that inning alone as Japan scored 10 runs. Japan added three more runs in the third inning to reach 13-0. Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the previous season's World Series MVP, allowed no hits while striking out three and walking two. Japan, the defending WBC champion, is favored to advance from Pool C and potentially reach the final in Miami.
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