Japan players celebrate after defeating the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan player Shohei Ohtani (16) celebrates with his teammates after defeating the United States in World Baseball Classic championship game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan pitcher Yu Darvish (11) celebrates with his teammates after defeating the United States in World Baseball Classic championship game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan’s Shohei Ohtani (16) receives the MVP Award after defeating the United States in World Baseball Classic championship game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan’s Shohei Ohtani receives the World Baseball Classic trophy on behalf of the team after defeating the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan players celebrate after defeating the United States in the World Baseball Classic championship game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani (16) aims a pitch during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic final game against the U.S., Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. Japan defeated the U.S. 3-2. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) 
Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani (16) celebrates after defeating the United States at the World Baseball Classic final game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) 
Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani (16) celebrates after defeating the United States at the World Baseball Classic final game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) 
U.S. designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) walks to first base during third inning of a World Baseball Classic championship game against Japan, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan’s Kazuma Okamoto (25) hits a home run during fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan catcher Yuhei Nakamura (27) chases a foul ball during third inning of a World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
United States’ Mike Trout (27) hits a double during first inning of a World Baseball Classic championship game against Japan, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) 
Japan player Shohei Ohtani warms up before the World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
