Samurai Japan to WBC consecutive victory Otani uses two bats to fire over the fence[Saturday Station](February 28, 2026)
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Samurai Japan to WBC consecutive victory Otani uses two bats to fire over the fence[Saturday Station](February 28, 2026)

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Samurai Japan aims to win consecutive WBC championships. Many fans crowded around Vantelin Dome, where a warm-up match was held on the 28th. Things are already getting exciting ahead of the first match on March 6th! (Saturday Station OA on February 28th) ■Otani practice report with two bats – Announcer Sayaka Masuda (28th Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Nagoya City) “It’s Otani! First, Otani is entering the stadium.” Shohei Otani entered the stadium in a navy blue practice uniform. Afterwards, he changed into a Samurai Japan uniform and started playing catch in front of the press. I extended the distance and made a long throw of about 100m. Then, Otani reappeared with two bats. Prepare by staring at the bat with sharp eyes. Every time Otani makes a big arch, loud cheers go up. On the 27th, he switched to a black bat that he had not used and made 9 hits out of 25 swings. When Otani and Seiya Suzuki returned to the bench, Suzuki blew a kiss to the audience seats. ■Report of a person at the stadium before dawn – Hayao Koyama (28th Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Nagoya City) “It’s 4:30 a.m. in front of the dome. There are already people.” Fans have been waiting since around 2 a.m. “I left Osaka around midnight to buy merchandise.” Even though there are nearly four hours left until the merchandise shop opens, fans are gathering. An hour and a half before opening, there was a long line. The enthusiasm surrounding Otani is elsewhere as well. I tried running the same route as the bus that the athletes ride. Report: Sayaka Masuda (28th Vantelin Dome Nagoya, Nagoya City) “There were a lot of fans in front of me, on the ground, and on the deck. It’s surprisingly close. You can see their expressions!” An elementary school student who is a big fan of Otani said, “That’s it (the bus carrying the players)! I saw only one white person.” Q: Do you think the appeal got through? “I think it’s arrived.”
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