Tag Archives: Marco Mazzieri

Celebrations and Mutual Respect in the World Baseball Classic

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – What has been obvious throughout the World Baseball Classic is something that is often missing from important international sporting events—respect. In a tournament with implications as big as the Olympics or the World Cup for many … Continue reading →

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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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Puerto Rico Cruises Past Italy and into WBC Round Two

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Gabriel Fidler

GUADALAJARA, México – Puerto Rico left no doubt that it is a World Baseball Classic favourite with a 9-3 win over a hard-fighting Italian team. Carlos Correa hit another huge home run and José Berrios showed why he is one … Continue reading →

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