Tag Archives: Game Recaps

Venezuela Prevails over Italy in Extra-Inning Rollercoaster

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

GUADALAJARA, México – Italy jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, but Venezuela scored eight unanswered runs and the two nations traded comebacks until the South Americans finally triumphed in the tenth. Martín Prado had the game-winning RBI to cap … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico Powers by Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

GUADALAJARA, México – It was billed as one of the best games in the World Baseball Classic, but Puerto Rico never allowed Venezuela to get going, and kept scoring until the mercy rule came into effect. In a game that … 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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Well-Rounded Cuba Holds Off Japan, 6-3

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Fully hitting its offensive stride, Cuba used a powerful hitting attack to defeat Japan 6-3 in the Fukuoka Dome. Both sides had already qualified for the second round of the World Baseball Classic, but Cuba takes the No. … Continue reading →

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China Qualifies for 2017 WBC with Dramatic Comeback

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) China used a late rally to stun baseball darlings Brazil and cement their spot in the 2017 World Baseball Classic (WBC). Brazilian relievers walked in three runs in a disastrous eighth inning that gave China a 5-2 victory. … Continue reading →

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Cordemans Helps Orange Eliminate Australia

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Robbie Cordemans hurled five shutout innings for the Netherlands and Jonathan Schoop hit a two-run homer in a 4-1 victory over Australia. The Dutch team all but bought their ticket to second round action in Tokyo with the … Continue reading →

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Song Delivers as Korea Shuts Out Australia

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Korea scored three runs in the first inning against Australia and Seung Song made the advantage stand up in a 6-0 victory over punchless Australia. The Blue Bogy was much more effective on defence and received the timely … Continue reading →

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Abreu, Bell Launch Cuba to Second Win

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Cuba finally found its firepower against an overmatched Chinese pitching staff, putting up crooked numbers in the fourth and fifth innings on their way to a 12-0 mercy rule-shortened victory. José Abreu mashed a grand slam and Alexei … Continue reading →

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Maeda, Itoi Deliver Second Win for Japan

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Kenta Maeda threw five innings of one-hit ball and Yoshio Itoi blasted a three-run double to give Japan its second victory in the World Baseball Classic. China rallied in the ninth, but Japan held on for a 5-2 … Continue reading →

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Taiwan One-Hits the Netherlands to Move Atop Pool B

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Six Chinese Taipei pitchers combined on a one-hitter over the Netherlands in World Baseball Classic action, giving the hosts their second win in two attempts. The 8-3 victory all but assured that fifth-ranked Taiwan will qualify for the … Continue reading →

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