Japan rides 9-run 8th inning in pool-play finale vs. Czechia
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)
Ukyo Shuto belted a three-run homer and Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami added a grand slam to highlight a nine-run eighth inning, lifting Japan to a 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in Tokyo.
The game represented the conclusion of pool play for the teams during the World Baseball Classic.
Teruaki Sato opened the scoring on a throwing error and Shugo