2023 World Baseball Classic Thread

[NrM]

I miss the pitch clock already lol. I've watched all of 2 at bats in the wbc

[m0nkey]

Going to go out on a limb and say he's the first one to do this

 

[fan_since79]

Trout's last at-bat, he swung hard at a pitch and was shaking his hand afterwards.

Please don't get hurt at this silly exhibition series. Just don't.

[Don]

I think this ball was last spotted somewhere over the Philippines.

[Chuck]

 

[gotbeer]

 He came close to hitting himself.  

[Biergott]

That Canada mercy win over Great Britain was ugly 

was cool to see Axford out there throwing 94 with his old man grey beard though 

[gotbeer]

Pool A ended with every team finishing 2-2.  

Pool A - Taichung

	Team	W	L	PCT
	*Cuba	2	2	.500
	*Italy	2	2	.500
	Netherlands	2	2	.500
	Panama	2	2	.500
	Chinese Taipei	2	2	.500

[Taylor]

3 hours ago, Biergott said:

That Canada mercy win over Great Britain was ugly 

was cool to see Axford out there throwing 94 with his old man grey beard though 

Canada did better than the U.S. did against the Brits.

Edge: Lowell and maple syrup

[m0nkey]

Mexicans with a 2-0 lead after 3 at bats

[AngelsLakersFan]

10 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Canada did better than the U.S. did against the Brits.

Edge: Lowell and maple syrup

America about to get embarrassed by mexico 

[Angelsjunky]

14 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Canada did better than the U.S. did against the Brits.

Edge: Lowell and maple syrup

You forgot to add in, "WEF-style fascism."

[Lou]

Announcer called the noisemakers "machacas".

[Lou]

8 minutes ago, m0nkey said:

Mexicans with a 2-0 lead after 3 at bats

[halonatic13]

Sandoval 1 Trout 0

[bloodbrother]

Trout can really say that he'll be surrounded by better starting pitching when he returns back to the Angels after playing for Team USA

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Sandoval looking good

 

Edited March 13, 2023 by Ace-Of-Diamonds

[FabulousFabregas]

If we ever make the playoffs again Sandoval will dominate.

[PattyD22]

I put $100 on Mexico at +275 because of Patrick Sandoval.  I really like him.

So far, looking good.

 

[Biergott]

USA pitching is so weak

[Biergott]

And we are trotting him back out?

[bloodbrother]

Mike Trout made captain and look how terrible team USA is. Clearly not a good leader

[PattyD22]

14 minutes ago, Biergott said:

USA pitching is so weak

Or….Patrick Sandoval is that good.

I choose to believe this.  I’ve always been a big fan of Sandoval, and have been on this forum saying such.  He’s been a victim of a poor offensive team the last couple years.

He will flourish this year, if his “stars” can stay healthy for once.

Look what Urias has done playing for a team with offensive punch.

Edited March 13, 2023 by PattyD22

[Pancake Bear]

Where's the dude who said Sandoval is a 3?

Dude shoved tonight against some of the best hitters alive for 3 innings while still getting into game shape. Meanwhile, Team USA's best pitchers didn't bother to show up to rep their country. Eff them all. 

[ScottT]

The best American starting pitcher is playing for Mexico. 

Nice outing by Sandoval.  Love that dude.