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Braves News: Japan takes World Baseball Classic Championship, roster move reactions, more

The World Baseball Classic wrapped up on Tuesday night after a championship collision between Team USA and Japan. Japan won its third WBC Championship title after its 3-2 defeat over USA.

Undefeated Team Japan secures its 3rd #WorldBaseballClassic title! pic.twitter.com/ehM62luyw9

— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 22, 2023

Japan was composed of several notable players, including two-way player Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yu Darvish. The game came down to a matchup between Ohtani and Mike Trout, both of whom suit up for the Los Angeles Angels during the regular season.