Samurai Japan’s Dramatic Victory in the 5th WBC: Coach Shiroishi’s Strategy and the Road to Success
The 5th WBC ended in dramatic fashion, with Samurai Japan winning for the third time. In the semifinal against Mexico, an extreme defensive shift failed and the team took a 3-run lead, but in the bottom of the 7th inning, Masanao Yoshida got a hit and tied the score. Noriyuki Shiroishi, head of home defense, […]