World Baseball Classic 2017

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Meanwhile, USA-1... the REAL U.S. team... is currently losing 2-0 against Colombia, in what would be a major upset if it finishes that way.

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Cuba and Japan have already advanced to the 2nd round. No surprise there.
Coming up..... a battle of titans, Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela.

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USA escapes with an extra-inning 3-2 win over Colombia.
PR has an early 2-run lead over Venezuela.

[TitoFan]

Well, here's the US-Colombia result:

USA avoids upset with walkoff win over Colombia in World Baseball Classic


But never mind that.


Just finished watching Puerto Rico destroy Venezuela via 7th inning knockout, 11-0.
A shocking result, given that Venezuela was favored by many to make it to the championship round.

Feeling pretty good about my team right about now.

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Italy hanging tough vs. Venezuela right now, trailing 8-7. Venezuela trying to bounce back from last night's massacre loss vs. Puerto Rico.

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Venezuela narrowly escapes with a 1-run victory over Italy. Italy's been a pleasant surprise this WBC.
US now with a 3-0 lead over Dominican Republic.

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Well, it's on to the 2nd round in San Diego, CA.

Puerto Rico moved on from its group with a 3-0 record, and Italy and Venezuela are now playing for the 2nd berth out of the group.
Dominican Republic also moved on from its group with a 3-0 record, while the USA also moved on with a 2-1 record.
Japan, Cuba, Israel, and the Netherlands are in the 2nd round also, having advanced out of their respective groups.