The World Baseball Classic final promised fireworks, and it sure did not disappoint!
The Japanese downed the Americans by a single point in a hotly contested affair, taking the championship game by a score of 3-2 at the loanDepot Park in front of an electric Miami crowd.
"Japan wins its third World Baseball Classic, beating the United States 3-2 to go undefeated through the entire tournament," CNN, Twitter
The storied clash between the Los Angeles Angels teammates and good friends Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout lived up to the hype too, with the Japanese two-position player striking out his good mate with a full-count slider in the top of the ninth inning to seal Japan’s third title.
"Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic," World Baseball Classic, Twitter
Fan reactions to commemorate the historic clash between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout
Baseball fans swarmed Twitter to commemorate the historic occasion between the two absolute heavyweights.
The mouth-watering clash between the world's best provided us with what was probably the greatest-ever ending to a baseball match, leaving fans in a frenzy. It was truly a heavyweight clash between baseball's best, and the pair from Anaheim did not disappoint!
Cinema at its finest, with two of its greatest showmen at the helm. What an absolute treat, Shohei Ohtani!
Well, Ohtani now sure does come in with a big shot. The greatest of all time debate will go on for years, but Ohtani could very well be the best ballplayer out there right now!