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Why baseball fans in Japan are rooting for a Dodgers World Series win

02:20

October 30, 2024

Rebecca Rosman, NPR

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani warms up before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

After three straight wins, LA's Dodgers lost to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series. In Japan, they favor the Dodgers — and their star export Shohei Ohtani.

NPR’s Rebecca Rosman reports from Tokyo.

This segment aired on October 30, 2024.

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