March 11, 2023 - Major League Baseball

March 11, 2023

Kyle Schwarber homers for the USA against Great Britain in WBC Pool C.

Team USA Overcomes Early Deficit to Outlast Great Britain in WBC

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USA 6, Great Britain 2 PHOENIX, Mar. 11 — A first-inning home run by Trayce Thompson gave Great Britain an early lead, but Team USA bounced back to win, 6–2, in the opening game for each team in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic. Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with two walks, a homer, and […]

Colombia pitcher Guillermo Zuniga yelling in jubilee after recording the final out of his team's victory over Mexico.

Colombia Shocks Mexico in WBC Opener on Costly Error

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Colombia 5, Mexico 4 (10) PHOENIX, Mar. 11 — A fielding error with two outs in the top of the tenth gave Colombia the winning margin as they defeated Mexico, 5–4, in ten innings. Reynaldo Rodriguez, who plays professionally in Mexico, went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead Colombia offensively, while […]

Guardians Pitchers Get All A’s In Win

GOODYEAR, Az. — Jose Ramirez and Mike Zunino each hit two-run homers to back excellent pitching and power the Cleveland Guardians past the Oakland Athletics, 4-2, Saturday. Aaron Civale and six Cleveland relievers limited Oakland to three hits and two walks, striking out eight. Civale (4.50 ERA), expected to be the No. 4 starter in manager […]