Win For The World
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Japan outlasted Korea on Monday to claim its second WBC title.
Japan won its second World Baseball Classic with a 5-3 win over Korea. On Monday night, though, baseball -- and this event -- also walked away with big victories. Eric Neel | Japan defends title
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Neel: U.S. falls to simple, sound approach Japan did all the little things right, and when added together, it was way too much for Team USA to handle. |
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Caple: Mistakes made, starting with Johnson Team USA wanted to win the WBC. Oh, really? Then why was Davey Johnson the manager of this team? |
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Neel: Korea ends it early Korea is ready to take center stage in the WBC after quickly disposing of an MLB-laden Venezuela team. |
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Arangure: Starting Silva backfires on Venezuela Luis Sojo's risky decision to start Carlos Silva rather than young ace Felix Hernandez doomed Venezuela from the start against Korea. |
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Caple: Who's on first? For Team USA, it's DeRosa Injuries have forced Team USA to start untested Mark DeRosa at first base for its semifinal game against Japan. |
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Stark: How to fix the World Baseball Classic Putting together a plan that will make the World Baseball Classic feel like baseball's version of Super Sunday. |
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Baseball Tonight Clubhouse Four good teams have advanced at the World Baseball Classic, but Eric Young maintains Japan is still the team to beat. |
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Arangure: Cubans can't escape defeat Although Cuba suffered its worst international showing in 50 years, the WBC was the last hurrah and opportunity for veteran pitcher Pedro Lazo. |
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Arangure: Koreans have Japan's number The Koreans' victory over Yu Darvish and Japan is more proof they now are the Far East's premier team. |
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Nelson: Team USA provides memory of a lifetime Felix Perez, who showed up with a ticket for Team USA's WBC game against Puerto Rico, ended up being part of the celebration after the U.S. finished a dramatic 6-5 win. |
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Nelson: Venezuela knocks off Puerto Rico Venezuela picked up an emotional win over Puerto Rico at the WBC, setting up an elimination game between Team USA and Puerto Rico. |
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Arangure: It's all about family for Gonzalez in Mexico It's a family affair for Adrian Gonzalez as he leads Team Mexico in its bid for glory at the World Baseball Classic. |
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Bell: Oblique injuries strike Stephania Bell explains the physiology of the oblique injury, which was very much in the news this past weekend. |
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Headlines
- Ichiro, Japan beat Korea in 10 for WBC title
- U.S. eliminated from WBC by Japan
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- S. Korea sinks Venezuela for final bid
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- Mets manager not pleased Wright played hurt
- Japan tops S. Korea, to face U.S. in semis
- Youkilis praises WBC despite injury to left foot
- Venezuela uses Dunn's error to dump USA
- Japan beats fog, Cuba to roll into WBC semis
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Schedule/Results
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
(Dodger Stadium) |
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| Sat. 3/21 |
Korea 10, Venezuela 2 | |
| Sun. 3/22 |
Japan 9, U.S. 4 | |
(Dodger Stadium) |
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| Mon. 3/23 |
Japan 5, Korea 3 | |
| Complete schedule/results | ||
What You Need To Know
| • 39 games at 7 sites from March 5-23 |
| • March 5-12: First round (4 sites) • March 14-19: 2nd round (Miami/S.D.) • March 21-23: Semifinals/final (L.A.) |
| • Live streaming on ESPN360.com • 23 games on ESPN/ESPN2 • 39 games on ESPN Deportes • Semis and final on ESPN/ESPN Radio |
2006 Classic In Review
Japan captured the inaugural World Baseball Classic on March 20, 2006, defeating Cuba 10-6 in San Diego. More