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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Angels pair Ohtani, Trout shines in epic World Baseball Classic final

The Sklar Brothers talk about Japan topping the U.S. in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic, and March Madness.

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By Madeleine Brand • Mar 22, 2023 • 11m Listen

Japan beat the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night in an epic finale that saw LA Angels star Shohei Ohtani strike out his Angels teammate Mike Trout. The NCAA basketball tournaments are also underway, with UCLA’s men’s and women’s teams both advancing to the Sweet 16.

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    Randy Sklar

    sports commentator and comedian

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    sports commentator and comedian

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