Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. combine for first WBC game with two leadoff home runs - AP News
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Baseball stars Ohtani and Acuña hit historic back-to-back leadoff home runs in WBC game.
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Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. both hit leadoff home runs in their respective halves of the first inning during a World Baseball Classic game, marking the first time in WBC history that both teams led off a game with home runs. The historic moment occurred with both superstars setting the tone for their teams from the opening pitch. This achievement adds another milestone to the World Baseball Classic's growing collection of memorable moments featuring the game's biggest international stars.
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