United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Hideo Nomo (R) and Tommy Lasorda (L), former MLB players, are seen on the mound for the ceremonial first pitch before team United States takes on team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: A general view is seen as team Japan warms up in the rain before taking on team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Hideo Nomo (L) smiles after throwing the ceremonial first pitch as Tommy Lasorda (R) looks on before team United States takes on team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: A United States fan looks on before the game against Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Fans of the United States take photos with Japan fans before the start of Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Team United States stands at attention during the national anthem before playing against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656262948_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Brandon Crawford #26 of the United States stretches before playing against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Junior fans of team United States watch warm ups before team United States takes on team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Eric Hosmer #35 of the United States warms up before playing against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656266736_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656303714_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Luke Gregerson #18 of team United States pitches in relief in the ninth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Eric Hosmer #35 of team United States reacts to his walk in the fourth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of team United States at bat in the third inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Nobuhiro Matsuda #3 of team Japan tries to inspire teammates against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The United States won 2-1. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Catcher Buster Posey #28 of team United States reacts to his strike out to end the sixth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Nate Jones #65 of team United States pitches in the sixth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The United States won 2-1. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Shogo Akiyama #55 of team Japan hits a pop fly for an out in the fifth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The United States won 2-1. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Hayato Sakamoto #6 of team Japan tags out Adam Jones #10 of team United States in the sixth inning during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The United States won 2-1.(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Nobuhiro Matsuda #3 of team Japan reacts after a strikeout to end the game as Buster Posey #28 of team United States celebrates to the mound after the United States 2-1 win during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656280010_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656274138_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Seiji Kobayashi #22 celebrates a single with coach Toshihisa Nishi #87 in the third inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: The bench of team Japan watches play against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Norichika Aoki #7 of team Japan at bat as Buster Posey #28 of team United States catches in the first inning during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Ian Kinsler #3 of team United States turns a double play against Hayato Sakamoto #6 of team Japan in the second inning during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Sho Nakata #13 of team Japan watches a fly ball for an out in the third inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Andrew McCutchen #22 of team United States warms up before playing against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Ryosuke Kikuchi #4 of team Japan rounds the bases after a game-tying home run in the sixth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Ryosuke Kikuchi #4 of team Japan celebrates his game-tying home run with Shogo Akiyama #55 in the sixth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Ryosuke Kikuchi #4 of team Japan celebrates his game-tying home run with teammates in the sixth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656288972_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of team United States reacts to a strike in the eighth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Hayato Sakamoto #6 of team Japan reacts to his catch alongside teammate Shogo Akiyama #55 to end the fourth inning against the United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Christian Yelich #7 of team United States celebrates his run for 1-0 lead in the fourth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Christian Yelich #7 of team United States celebrates his run with teammate Buster Posey #28 for 1-0 lead in the fourth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of team Japan looks on in the rain during the fourth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Ryosuke Kikuchi #4 of team Japan looks back as the ball goes through his legs to allow a double against team United States in the fourth inning during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Christian Yelich #7 of team United States reacts to a standup double against Hayato Sakamoto #6 of team Japan in the fourth inning during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Catcher Seiji Kobayashi #22 of team Japan hands the bat back to Adam Jones #10 of team United States in the fourth inning during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Pat Neshek #17 of team United States reacts to third out in the eighth inning against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Norichika Aoki #7 of team Japan dives away from an inside pitch in the eighth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Buster Posey #28 of team United States reacts to Norichika Aoki #7 of team Japan walking in the eighth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Tetsuto Yamada #23 of team Japan makes a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner in the eighth inning against team United States during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Catcher Buster Posey #28 of team United States and Luke Gregerson #18 celebrate their 2-1 win over team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Fans cheer in the eighth inning as team United States takes on team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The United States won 2-1. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Adam Jones #10 of team United States grounds out but scores Brandon Crawford #26 of for a 2-1 lead in the eighth against team Japan during Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The United States won 2-1. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalGettyImages-656289256_594_screenduring Game 2 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
United States vs. Japan – World Baseball Classic Semi-FinalWorld Baseball Classic - Championship Round - Game 2 - United States v JapanLOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 21: Team United States celebrate their 2-1 win over team Japan (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)-
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