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Japan rallies to defeat South Korea 8-6 in World Baseball Classic Pool C thriller
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Defending champion Japan overcame a 3-0 early deficit to beat South Korea 8-6 in Pool C play at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2026, blasting four home runs—including two from Seiya Suzuki and one from Shohei Ohtani—before pulling ahead for good in the seventh. South Korea, after routing Czechia 11-4 earlier, suffered its first loss of the tournament.
Chase DeLauter launched two home runs in his regular-season debut, powering the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park. The 24-year-old prospect became the first in franchise history to achieve the feat. DeLauter went 3-for-5 in the game.
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Brandon Lowe made an immediate impact in his Pittsburgh Pirates debut, hitting two home runs during an 11-7 loss to the New York Mets on Opening Day at Citi Field. He showcased the team's new welder's mask home run celebration after his first homer. Lowe became just the seventh Pirates player to homer twice on Opening Day.
Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz hit a 493-foot grand slam on September 13, 2025, against the Cincinnati Reds, marking the longest home run of the season. This monumental shot at Sutter Health Park not only led the Athletics' distance chart but also highlighted Kurtz's breakout rookie year. The blast contributed to his 36 home runs and unanimous AL Rookie of the Year honors.
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Le frappeur désigné des Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber, a conclu une saison historique en 2025 avec 56 home runs, en tête de la Ligue nationale, et 132 points produits, le plus élevé en MLB. En agent libre cet hiver, Schwarber devrait attirer un intérêt considérable, les Phillies priorisant une réunion. Il est finaliste pour le MVP de la LN aux côtés de Shohei Ohtani et Juan Soto.