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SHOTA MORISHITA THREE-RUN HOME RUN 🤯 TEAM JAPAN TAKES THE LEAD 🇯🇵 https://t.co/VWSSNuNxEH

By World Baseball Classic

Posted March 15, 2026

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This post celebrates Shota Morishita's three-run home run in the bottom of the 3rd inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals between Japan and Venezuela on March 14, 2026. The blast gave Team Japan the lead, with Shohei Ohtani scoring ahead of it, in a back-and-forth game filled with star power. Morishita, an elite NPB hitter from the Yokohama DeNA BayStars known for his power, showcased his skills on the global stage amid Japan's pursuit of another WBC title.

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The post is trending due to the high-stakes quarterfinal matchup in the 2026 WBC, where dramatic home runs like Morishita's electrify fans. It occurred just yesterday, March 14, amplifying real-time buzz as Japan battles Venezuela, with stars like Ohtani drawing massive attention. International baseball rivalries and viral highlight clips fuel shares across sports communities.

💡Fun Facts

1Shota Morishita hit 23 home runs in NPB last season, tying for third-most in a power-scarce league.
2This was Morishita's towering fly ball to left field off Venezuela's L. Suarez, putting Japan ahead 5-2 at one point.
3Shohei Ohtani scored on the homer after earlier crushing a solo shot to tie the game.
4Japan won the 2023 WBC, beating the US with Ohtani's heroics, and features many NPB stars eyeing MLB jumps.
5Morishita went 1-for-6 with a walk earlier in the tournament, starting in left field vs. Czechia.