The much awaited battle between Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout finally took place in the final of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) as Team Japan closed out a one-run game against Team USA as they won 3-2 and were crowned WBC champions.The game ended up being a fitting finale as it went right down to the ninth innings. With a one-run game on the board, Shohei Ohtani came to the mound as a reliever for the first time in almost seven years, having last done that during his time in the NPB. After walking Jeff McNeil, Ohtani got rid of Mookie Betts and took out McNeil on a double play.This brought Team USA captain Mike Trout to the batter's box. It was a showdown for the ages, as in the ninth inning of the final with 2 outs and a one-run game, the two Los Angeles Angels stars faced each other. The matchup even went to the final pitch with a 3-2 on board before Mike Trout struck out swinging.Team Japan raced on to the field in jubilation as they won their third WBC championship and first one since 2009. Fans were jubilant in their appreciation and applause for the two Halos superstars, whose clash was billed as one of the ages.Mikey V@Thrilla_VillaHistorically the greatest matchup of all time #WorldBaseballClassic twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic6552621963Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgHistorically the greatest matchup of all time #WorldBaseballClassic twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…SportsLook@SportsLookJPThe baseball gods wrote this script, right? twitter.com/WBCBaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic12Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgThe baseball gods wrote this script, right? twitter.com/WBCBaseball/st…Pory@pory_leeks@WBCBaseball One of the most epic moments in all baseball. That was some anime script stuff.5@WBCBaseball One of the most epic moments in all baseball. That was some anime script stuff.Larry Hawley@HawleySportsQuite a finale to a great tournament as Japan takes the title. A memorable showdown between teammates at the plate. twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic122657Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgQuite a finale to a great tournament as Japan takes the title. A memorable showdown between teammates at the plate. twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…A.J.@AJEarley4How can you not love baseball? The championship game came down to two of the greatest players to ever live facing each other. Oh, and they just happen to be teammates. #WorldBaseballClassic twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic31Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgHow can you not love baseball? The championship game came down to two of the greatest players to ever live facing each other. Oh, and they just happen to be teammates. #WorldBaseballClassic twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…Lisa Guerrero 💃🏽@4lisaguerrero“Baseball wins tonight.” twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic493Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRg“Baseball wins tonight.” 🌏 ⚾️ twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…David Rothkopf@djrothkopfA great baseball moment. Best ever in March, I'd bet. twitter.com/WBCBaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic403Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgA great baseball moment. Best ever in March, I'd bet. twitter.com/WBCBaseball/st…NBN22@nabhannbn@WBCBaseball In football terms9@WBCBaseball In football terms https://t.co/8Ob23pc1OWFans hailed Shohei Ohtani for hisb brilliance in the final innings. He continues to prove himself to be the greatest two-way player in the history of baseball.ATM ANT@Ant_moneybagMan plays a whole game and then finish off pitching 100mph!!!!! twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic7123223465Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgMan plays a whole game and then finish off pitching 100mph!!!!! twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…Brandon Hanna@BrandonOnSciOhtani proving why he’s the best baseball player in the world. twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…World Baseball Classic@WBCBaseballTrout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic31Trout vs Ohtani lived up to the HYPE! #WorldBaseballClassic https://t.co/Z8aZAjpDRgOhtani proving why he’s the best baseball player in the world. twitter.com/wbcbaseball/st…Quite unsurprisingly, there was some Mike Trout trolling too as fans jumped on the opportunity to make memes about his performance.Mexican Rug Dealer@DealinRugs@WBCBaseball Mike Trout:24011@WBCBaseball Mike Trout: https://t.co/oVSqOyZMldDerek Kudjer@koojababy@WBCBaseball Trout when it’s not a random Tuesday in July1031@WBCBaseball Trout when it’s not a random Tuesday in July https://t.co/lbZACIlgpTJack@jackspick6@WBCBaseball @MLB624@WBCBaseball @MLB https://t.co/dsxEYohea5Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani to return as teammates in ten days' timeBoth the Los Angeles Angels stars will be back in their team camp immediately as the Angels prepare for their regular season. With two generational stars in their lineup, and most likely their last season together, the Angels would look to post a postseason appearance this season.