Japan's Matcha Celebration Stirs Up WBC Excitement

The Japanese squad, led by superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, showcased their unique celebration in a video posted to social media. University lecturer Jeffrey Hall captured and shared the moment, noting that "millions of Japanese will be paying attention" to the team's performance in this year's tournament.

The World Baseball Classic begins Wednesday evening and runs through March 17. While most games require a subscription, select matchups will be available for free on Fox and Tubi, including several featuring Japan and the United States, who are expected to once again contend for the title.