Ever since Munetaka Murakami joined him in the WBC, he has been practicing batting next to Shohei Ohtani, trying to get something out of the world’s best hitter. Furthermore, since coming to Samurai Japan, his batting hasn’t been going well. On the bench for the match against Australia, Otani can be seen seriously instructing players on how to grip their left hand. Then came the match against the Czech Republic. With two outs and bases loaded in the 8th inning, Munetaka Murakami hit a grand slam to the right of the back screen. He showed signs of recovery ahead of the quarterfinals in Miami, USA. Athletes with ambitions to improve and superstars who respond to them. It was a moment when I felt the strength of Samurai Japan. #Shohei Otani #Munetaka Murakami #Samurai Japan

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