After advancing to the knockout stages of the World Baseball Classic, Team USA sets its sights on a duel with continent-mate Canada in a quarterfinal matchup. The U.S. represents the Pool B runner-up. Italy was able to win Pool B after Italy drubbed Mexico, while Canada moved on as the winner of Pool A after…
It was not a good night at the office for Team USA, as it found itself in an early, eight-run hole before suffering a stunning 8-6 loss to Italy. Hardly anything went right for the Americans as its potent lineup struggled through much of the game, the defense was sloppy, and the pitching gave up…
Home runs by Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony in the third inning were all Team USA needed to hang on to a 5-3 victory over Mexico, its biggest competition in Pool B. With the win, the U.S. has taken sole possession of first place in Pool B and is in the driver’s seat to advance…
On a night where Team USA was in a slumber for nearly half of the game against Great Britain, Kyle Schwarber was able to awaken the United States with a two-run home run for a 9-1 beatdown of Great Britain. It was an example where no matter how long the U.S. offense is held down,…
It wasn’t a pristine night for Team USA and if it were not for an inexperienced opponent, the outcome could have been different, but the squad was able to defeat Brazil, 15-5, in its first game of the World Baseball Classic. While it never seemed that the Brazilians were going come from behind for the…
Team USA opens pool play in the World Baseball Classic against Brazil in Pool B with hopes of starting the tournament on the right track. The vaunted roster the United States has assembled is arguably the strongest and deepest of any team, and this matchup will present an appetizing opportunity for the U.S. to flex…
Team USA begins its quest to secure its first World Baseball Classic championship since 2017 on Friday with a classic pool play matchup in Pool B against Brazil (8 ET on FOX). Giants Starting Pitcher Logan Webb gets the nod for Team USA, while a pitcher for Brazil has not yet been determined. Classic pool…