Daily Archives: March 2, 2013

Markwell Leads Netherlands to Shutout Victory over Korea

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) The seventh-ranked Netherlands team put in a complete effort against No. 4 Korea, triumphing 5-0 in the opening game for both teams in Pool B of the 2013 World Baseball Classic. Diegomar Markwell threw four shutout frames for … Continue reading

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Top-Ranked Cuba Looking for First World Title Since 2006

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Sixth in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic Previews Despite being the most dominant nation in international baseball history, Cuba will begin the third World Baseball Classic still looking for its first title. They finished second in … Continue reading

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Japan Survives Brazil Scare, Wins WBC Opener 5-3

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) The opener of Pool A of the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was expected to provide an interesting historical connection and an easy win for Japan, but baseball upstarts Brazil had other plans. The blue-and-gold got out to … Continue reading

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Taiwan Cruises to Opening Round Victory in WBC

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Chinese Taipei continued where it left off in the World Baseball Classic qualifying round, combining a persistent offence with stellar pitching to beat 10th-ranked Australia 4-1. Former New York Yankees’ superstar Chien-Ming Wang was dominant in the 2013 … Continue reading

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