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Ohtani, Sasaki help Japan reach World Classic quarterfinals
By Associated Press
Mar 11, 2023 11:56 pm

TOKYO: Shohei Ohtani had another RBI double, 21-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki reached 100 mph 21 times in 66 pitches and Japan beat the Czech Republic 10-2 on Saturday night to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic.

Shugo Maki hit his second home run of the tournament and new Boston Red Sox oufielder Masataka Yoshida had three RBIs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in the third inning off loser Ondrej Satoria as the Samurai Warriors overcame a 1-0 deficit.

Shohei Ohtani of Japan slides into second base during their Pool B game against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic at the Tokyo Dome, Japan on Saturday, March 11, 2023. AP PHOTO

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