The New York Times – Sports:
Lars Nootbaar, a high-energy outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, was the first player born outside Japan to play for its national team. He put on a show.
Category: World Baseball Classic
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Japan’s Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic ‘Real’
The New York Times – Sports:
Shohei Ohtani’s ability to dominate as a hitter and as a pitcher delivered a championship for Japan while establishing the World Baseball Classic as a must-watch tournament.
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Japan Beats U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:
A thrilling tournament ended with Shohei Ohtani and Japan capturing the country’s third W.B.C. crown.
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Japan Will Face United States in World Baseball Classic Final
The New York Times – Sports:
A dramatic semifinal set up a World Baseball Classic final for the ages: Shohei Ohtani and Japan against Mike Trout and the United States.
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Jeff McNeil and U.S. Looking Forward to WBC Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff McNeil of the Mets and other prominent players from the United States are sacrificing playing time in hopes of securing a title.
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Trea Turner Leads US Past Cuba and Into World Baseball Classic Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Trea Turner and a stacked U.S. lineup won in a rout, with protests inside and outside the stadium marking Cuba’s first game in Miami since at least 1959.
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United States Blasts Its Way Into W.B.C. Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
Trea Turner’s grand slam gave the U.S. a come-from-behind win over Venezuela, setting up what should be a tense game against Cuba in Miami.
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Cuba Will Play World Baseball Classic Game in Miami
The New York Times – Sports:
Protests are likely, but some cheers are also expected as the team plays a World Baseball Classic semifinal game in the city with the highest Cuban population in the U.S.
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Edwin Diaz Injured Celebrating Puerto Rico’s WBC Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Edwin Díaz had just closed out Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic when he collapsed to the ground with what appeared to be a serious right knee injury.