The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.
Category: Baseball
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Wells hits 3-run HR as D.R. routs South Korea
Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.
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⚾ Top breakout candidates for all 30 teams
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here’s who we expect to level up.
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Venezuela KO’s defending champ Japan from WBC
Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth, and Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
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Cubs’ Suzuki (knee) exits Japan’s WBC loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.
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Italy tops P.R., rides magical WBC run into semis
Italy continued its charmed run through the World Baseball Classic, earning a spot in the semifinals after dispatching Puerto Rico 8-6.
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Cubs’ Suzuki (knee) exits Japan’s WBC game
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.
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Angels’ Stephenson out with another elbow injury
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson has another elbow injury and the reliever will be examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister.
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Langeliers homers 3 times in spring training game
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game Saturday against the Royals.
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From Team Japan to MLB stars: Who could be next to make the jump?
The World Baseball Classic has given fans a chance to see Japan’s best players before they hit the majors. Here’s who to keep an eye on this year.