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Muny described the excitement in the stadium as “electric,” with packed stands even long after the game concluded. The energy was palpable, and this high-stakes event felt vastly different from regular-season games. The crowd showed immense appreciation, especially for Japanese stars like Seiya Suzuki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani, who received thunderous ovations. However, it was clear that the American players were also embraced, with notable cheers for players like Teoscar Hernández and potentially an absence for Freddi Freeman, who could not participate in this memorable matchup.