The United States upset defending champion Dominican Republic 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic where they will face two-time winners Japan. Giancarlo Stanton hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the fourth inning for the Americans who reached the semi-finals of the international elite tournament for the first time since 2009. “We … Read more
Puerto Rico defeated the USA 6-5 on Friday at the World Baseball Classic to punch their ticket to the semi-finals and keep their unbeaten streak intact. Second baseman Javier Baez singled, stole three bases and scored a run for Puerto Rico, who finished runner-up in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Baez won a World Series … Read more
Japan seeks a third title, the Dominican Republic wants to defend the crown and Americans wonder how they might ever win as the fourth World Baseball Classic opens Monday in Seoul. Elite Major League Baseball talent, with 63 former all-stars including 25 from last season, will play for their homelands against top global standouts in … Read more