Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani sent a message to fans after Team Venezuela eliminated Team Samurai from the WBC.
Team Venezuela, who finished second in Pool D, took an 8-5 win over tournament favorites Japan, who are also the current holders of the WBC title. Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead home run for Team Venezuela in the sixth inning, and they held onto their lead until retiring Ohtani for the final out of the game.
“Thank you fans for your support,” a translated version of Ohtani’s post read. “Your cheers had our backs every day.