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United States' Mike Trout reacts after hitting an RBI single against Colombia during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Phoenix on March 15, 2023. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo
MIAMI—That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen.
Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night’s championship game against the United States, but Shota Imanaga will start on the mound for the Samurai Warriors.