Masataka Yoshida Powers Japan to WBC Victory

Yoshida played a pivotal role in Japan's 4-3 win over Australia, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning to clinch a quarterfinal berth. The Red Sox outfielder now has 19 career WBC RBIs. Reports suggest if he maintains his current production level throughout the MLB season, he would be on pace to challenge significant single-season home run records. Japan has assured first place in Group C and will travel to Miami for the quarterfinals on March 14.