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Miguel Cabrera Spoils Italy’s Upset Bid, Venezuela to WBC Round Two

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

GUADALAJARA, México – Italy came within three outs of an incredible upset, but Miguel Cabrera delivered a tape measure home run in the ninth inning as Venezuela advanced to the second round of the World Baseball Classic. The 4-3 victory … Continue reading →

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México Outlasts Venezuela, Loses WBC Tiebreaker

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

GUADALAJARA, México – In a World Baseball Classic filled with thrilling games, México held off a Venezuelan team that mounted repeated comebacks, winning a rollercoaster of matchup, 11-9. With the home crowd well aware of both the talent of Venezuela’s … Continue reading →

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Italy Stuns México with Five-Run Ninth in WBC Group D Opener

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

GUADALAJARA, México – Four years ago, Italy punched its ticket to the second round of the World Baseball Classic after a ninth-inning comeback to beat México. Tonight, México appeared to have taken revenge in a back-and-forth slugfest, but Italy launched … Continue reading →

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