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Ohtani eyes relief role in final, could face Trout
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Tuesday, 21 March 2023 02:17
MIAMI -- The dream matchup of Shohei Ohtani pitching to Mike Trout could become reality Tuesday night.Ohtani plans to hit and pitch in the finals of the World Baseball Classic against Team USA, he said after spearheading Japan's rollicking 6-5 come-from-behind semifinal win against Mexico on Monday night, though his time on the mound will come in an unfamiliar role:…
Japan vs. USA WBC final is set! Predictions and what you need to know
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Monday, 20 March 2023 22:47
What's at stake Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic final between the United States and Japan at Miami's LoanDepot Park?Oh, just global baseball bragging rights for at least the next three years.It's the matchup that most baseball fans have been not-so-secretly hoping for throughout the tournament -- and it's finally here, for the WBC trophy. Now all that's left…
Japan stuns Mexico in 9th, reaches final of WBC
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Monday, 20 March 2023 21:23
MIAMI -- Munetaka Murakami, it turns out, was due.Murakami, the star Japanese third baseman who owns the nation's home run record and is coming off a Triple Crown, struck out in his first three plate appearances of Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal. But he came through when it mattered most, delivering a two-run double in the ninth inning that…
Braves option Grissom, clear way for Arcia at SS
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Monday, 20 March 2023 18:46
The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It's not who most people expected it to be.Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. That leaves utility infielder Orlando Arcia as the likely replacement for Swanson, who left the Braves in free agency during the offseason for…
How Mexico shocked baseball to become a WBC semifinalist
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Monday, 20 March 2023 17:41
Three of the four World Baseball Classic semifinalists this year are among the most decorated baseball powers in the world.In Sunday night's first semifinal, the U.S., the defending champion, defeated Cuba, which finished third in the inaugural event. Japan, the tournament favorite which has won two titles and never missed the championship round, will play in Monday night's semifinal.The fourth…
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