Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Status in WBC Final Remains Unclear

Japanese pitcher Shohei Ohtani, who has been playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, may pitch against Team USA in the final. Ohtani has been coy about his plans, but Japanese manager Hideki Kuriyama has said there is "not a zero chance" he will play. Ohtani has been playing as a designated hitter, but could start the game as a pitcher, facing the four right-handed sluggers at the top of the U.S. lineup.