USA 12, Canada 1 (7 Innings, Mercy Rule) PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — One day after mercy-ruling Great Britain, Team Canada found itself on the business end of a mercy rule, bowing to Team USA, 12–1, Monday night. All nine USA starters either scored or drove in at least one run in the win. Lance Lynn […]
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Great Britain 7, Colombia 5 PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — One day after being mercy-ruled, Great Britain showed that the lion on their chest was more than a logo, rallying from a 3–0 deficit to defeat Colombia, 7–5, Monday afternoon. The win over Colombia, who beat Mexico 5–4 in their first game, was the first-ever win […]
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Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has signed with the Yokohama DeNA Baystars for $4 million. The news of this deal was first reported by Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The Baystars are a part of the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization (NPB). The franchise is based in Kanagawa Prefecture, and the team’s […]
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Great Britain Expecting “A Battle;” Colombia Not Taking Them Lightly PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — Monday’s Pool C matchup between Colombia and Great Britain in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic pairs a team trying to maintain momentum and a team playing for their tournament lives. Colombia, victors in an emotional 5–4 extra-inning classic against […]
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Canada 18, Great Britain 8 (7, Mercy Rule) PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — A 4-for-4 game by Tyler O’Neill, who also walked twice and scored four runs, led the way for Team Canada to blitz Team Great Britain, 18–8, in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday afternoon. Jacob Robson also went 4-for-4 for […]
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Great Britain Confident, Canada Not Taking Them Lightly PHOENIX, Mar. 12 — Despite the 6–2 loss to Team USA Saturday night, Team Great Britain feels confident heading into their Sunday afternoon game against Team Canada. Left fielder Jaden Rudd said they played a good game. Manager Drew Spencer said after Saturday’s game, “…my pitchers executed, […]
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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 […]
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