Daily Archives: March 17, 2017

Puerto Rico Routs Venezuela to Win WBC Pool F

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Edwin Rodríguez gave most of Puerto Rico’s starters the day off, but the bench responded with a relentless hitting attack, and Puerto Rico retained its perfect record in a 13-2 victory over hapless Venezuela. The victors … Continue reading →

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Balanced and Exuberant Puerto Rico Undefeated in WBC

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Could Puerto Rico be the team to beat in Pool F of the World Baseball Classic? Like the Dominican Republic in 2013, Puerto Rico entered the 2017 Classic on the shortlist of the best teams in … Continue reading →

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Polanco, Cruz Generate Plátano Power in Dominican Shutout

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The World Baseball Classic has delivered game after game of exciting, passionate baseball, and the Dominican Republic’s showdown with Venezuela was no exception. Edinsón Vólquez outduelled Jhoulys Chacín, and Gregory Polanco and Nelson Cruz tapped into … Continue reading →

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Interview with Manabu Mimuro, Yomiuri Shimbun

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Manabu Mimuro works for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest newspaper. He is based in Los Angeles and works Shimbun’s bureau there. Manabu was the only member of the Japanese media to attend the Jalisco bracket in … Continue reading →

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