Tag Archives: Korea

Extra Innings’ 2013 World Baseball Classic Power Rankings (Mar. 8)

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

These rankings are purely subjective and reflect Extra Innings’ thoughts. Only teams that have played will factor into the power rankings. We will update them regularly. Check previous editions here. Cuba (3-1): Got upset by the Netherlands, but their pitching is better … Continue reading →

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Explaining the World Baseball Classic’s ‘Total Quality Balance’

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) As is often the problem in tournaments that use pool play, sometimes two or more team are tied for a single place (or places) in a group. Despite only being a week old, the 2013 World Baseball Classic … Continue reading →

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Korea Eliminated Despite Win Over Taiwan

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) With excitement befitting of the stakes at hand, Korea and Chinese Taipei battled for the right to advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic. Fourth-ranked Korea used a dramatic eighth inning to earn a 3-2 … 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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Markwell Leads Netherlands to Shutout Victory over Korea

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

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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Korea Primed to Continue Classic Title Chase

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Gabriel Fidler

By Gabriel Fidler (@gabrielfidler) Second in a series of 2013 World Baseball Classic previews MARYVILLE, Tenn. –After their second place finish in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, Korea will enter the 2013 tournament as one of the favourites. The journey could prove … Continue reading →

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Japan Wins Fifth Straight Asian Baseball Championships

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Gabriel Fidler

Gabriel Fidler, Extra Innings (Follow along on Twitter.) Led by a dominant pitching staff that allowed only two runs in five games, Japan claimed their 17th gold medal at the Asian Baseball Championships (ABC) in Taitung City, Taiwan. Japan has … Continue reading →

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