NFL world goes into full troll-mode as Shohei Ohtani leads Japan's win over USA in WBC final

Shohei Ohtani is a certified superstar. On Tuesday night, Ohtani struck out his Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to seal the 2023 World Baseball Classic final for Japan over the United States of America.While Japan as a whole was delighted and ecstatic about the win, fans in the United States were dismayed and miserable after the loss.The NFL world took over on Twitter and chipped in with their trolls and critique after Team USA's disappointing finish to the tournament. Here's what they had to say.Pat McAfee@PatMcAfeeShowAmerica needs to figure out how to baseball… QUICK3025153America needs to figure out how to baseball… QUICKAnt@ssb_ant@JeffPassan trout in big games1834@JeffPassan trout in big games https://t.co/FsyJMs57kiDavid Conrad@DavidConrad73@RapSheet Embarrassing night for America@RapSheet Embarrassing night for AmericaWB Cards@WBCards@_MLFootball Cool but announce Rodgers1@_MLFootball Cool but announce RodgersVic Tafur@VicTafurChecks script … Ohtani to face Trout in the 9th.16617Checks script … Ohtani to face Trout in the 9th. https://t.co/YpISsplMfigrier cookin?@MaskUpJai@RapSheet Betts and Trout choked2@RapSheet Betts and Trout chokedTony Jefferson II@_tonyjeffersonOhtani fastball is insane . Low key not fair man.14511Ohtani fastball is insane 😂. Low key not fair man.Broncosguy88@broncosguy88@RapSheet Mike Trout left his clutch in the dugout@RapSheet Mike Trout left his clutch in the dugoutSkip Bayless@RealSkipBaylessBarry Bonds was the greatest hitter/fielder/baserunner I ever saw. But Shohei Ohtani's ability to hit AND pitch is beyond Babe Ruth. The young man at 28 is already LEGENDARY.2310205Barry Bonds was the greatest hitter/fielder/baserunner I ever saw. But Shohei Ohtani's ability to hit AND pitch is beyond Babe Ruth. The young man at 28 is already LEGENDARY.Ian Rapoport@RapSheetThe World Baseball Classic was incredible theater. Best on best. Such drama.9168738The World Baseball Classic was incredible theater. Best on best. Such drama.World Baseball Classic a big success, as Shohei Ohtani's Japan defeat Team USAWhen two world heavyweights face each other at the pinnacle of a tournament, one can expect a showdown for the ages.The finals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic did not disappoint as Japan took down the United States of America in an absolute thriller. The game went down to the wire in the ninth innings where Japan outlasted the USA by one run.The game started with Team USA taking a 1-0 lead in the second innings, thanks to Trea Turner's solo homer. Japan then came all guns blazing to take a 3-1 lead with the help of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto's solo homers. Team USA replied back with Kyle Schwarber's home run, taking the game 3-2 into the ninth innings.Team Japan needed three outs from clinching the title. Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout faced off in the much awaited faceoff. Ohtani struck out the Team USA captain to hand Japan their third title in the history of the tournament.The Los Angeles Angels pitcher was handed the Most Valuable Player award for his dominance throughout the tournament, anchoring Japan's unbeaten run.FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXShohei Ohtani receives his gold medal and his 2023 WBC MVP trophy!🥇69031804Shohei Ohtani receives his gold medal and his 2023 WBC MVP trophy!🥇🏆 https://t.co/XddzKOb7ZRThe final showdown was cinema at its finest. The matchup between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout lived up to the hype. Already considered to be one of the greatest moments in the history of the sport, this game will be remembered for a long time.

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