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Tigers Reliever Will Join Team USA for Next Round of World Baseball Classic
Team USA advanced as Italy's historic three-home-run game by Vinnie Pasquantino secured a 4-0 pool finish; the U.S. holds a 3-1 record in pool play.
- Team USA officially advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, securing the second spot in Pool B with a 3-1 record and earning a Friday matchup against Canada in Houston.
- The Americans secured their spot after Italy defeated Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night, providing the necessary result following the U.S.'s difficult 8-6 loss to Italy on Tuesday.
- Canada reached the knockout stage for the first time in World Baseball Classic history, finishing pool play with a 3-1 record and 1.50 team ERA. First baseman Abraham Toro led the offensive effort with seven hits in 15 at-bats.
- The quarterfinal game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday at Daikin Park, with the winner advancing to a Sunday semifinal against the Dominican Republic or Korea. The championship game is set for Tuesday.
- FanDuel currently lists the United States as the favorite to win the WBC with +130 odds. The tournament's knockout stage continues through Tuesday, when the championship title will be decided in Miami.
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Heated rivalry: Canada-U.S. to meet again, this time at World Baseball Classic
·Prince George, Canada
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Team USA and Team Canada to face off AGAIN — this time at already controversial World Baseball Classic
Team USA is set for another rivalry game against Team Canada, this time on Friday night in the World Baseball Classic, after significant controversy has already rattled American fans.The matchup comes after the Americans were almost eliminated from the tournament, which would have been under the most embarrassing circumstances.'This man belongs nowhere near Team USA in the future.'Before the American side lost to Italy 8-6 on Tuesday, Team USA m…
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Canada faces United States in first-ever World Baseball Classic playoff appearance
Canada’s first-ever appearance in the World Baseball Classic’s playoffs won’t be easy. The Canadians will be the underdogs when they take on the United States in Friday’s quarterfinal at Daikin Park.
·Toronto, Canada
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Center
Bias Distribution
- 47% of the sources are Center
47% Center
L 33%
C 47%
R 20%
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