Miami –
A U.S. “dream team” led by Aaron Judge will seek revenge against Shohei Ohtani’s defending champions Japan in the World Baseball Classic, as the sport’s premier international competition begins Thursday.
The two-week tournament’s sixth edition features 20 teams in games spread across Japan, Puerto Rico and the mainland United States, with the semifinals and final to be played in Miami.
The last edition in 2023 saw Japan edge the U.S. in a nail-biting thriller for a record third crown, and this year’s American captain, Judge, has gathered an impressive roster of top MLB stars in a bid to reclaim the title.