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South Africa pulls off hidden ball trick for out, Nicaragua wins WBC Qualifiers opener

South Africa pulled off a hidden ball trick for an inning-ending out against Nicaragua in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic qualifiers

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Africa pulls off hidden ball trick vs. Nicaragua in Classic Qualifiers The World Baseball Classic Qualifiers opened with an absolutely stunning moment in the seventh inning of the first game between South Africa...

FEBRUARY 21 • MLB.COM

No. 6 prospect Rodriguez flashes ability in MLB debut MILWAUKEE -- Brewers pitching coach Chris Hook is still cultivating a relationship with the latest young arm to find his way to American Fam...

JUNE 12, 2024 • MLB.COM

Jairo Noriega and Azael Villar clash in Nicaragua with a junior flyweight title shot in sight - The Ring Fighting abroad for the first time, Spain's Jairo Noriega takes on Azael Villar in Nicaragua with a junior flyweight title shot in sight

MARCH 8, 2024 • RINGTV.COM

Venezuela caps round-robin portion of Caribbean Series with no-hitter vs Nicaragua It’s just the second no-hitter in the history of the Caribbean Series.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

WBC Daily: High drama, a USA triumph but a devastating Puerto Rico injury

Let's catch you up on a few fantastic games that took place in the Tokyo Dome — as well as the stateside action.

MARCH 16, 2023

WBC Daily: Mexico ekes out a win, Venezuela clinches

Tuesday's slate of Pool C and D games provided plenty of action, from a seven-inning thumper to a close, one-run difference game. Here's wha...

MARCH 15, 2023

Venezuela tops Nicaragua 4-1 in WBC, is 3-0 in group play in Miami Nicaragua finished 0-4 in its first WBC and will be forced to participate in qualifying for the 2026 tournament. The Nicaraguans hit .192 an...

MARCH 14, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

WBC Trending Roundup: Mike Trout's joy, Shohei Ohtani's gift, Ford's surprise

Mike Trout is having the time of his life, Shohei Ohtani has a friendship with the Czech Republic, and Harry Ford is a British hero in our l...

MARCH 14, 2023

Nicaragua's Duque Hebbert gets three strikeouts and a pro contract Detroit Tigers give unsigned right-hander a contract after his performance in the ninth inning against the Dominican Republic.

MARCH 14, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

WBC Daily: Team USA breaks out, a perfect game, an incredible inning

Monday's slate of Pool C and D games epitomized the beauty and joy of the WBC. From an unforgettable inning to a defining win for a country...

MARCH 14, 2023

Nicaragua pitcher signs with MLB's Tigers after 1 WBC inning

Duque Hebbert signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers after striking out Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez and Rafael Devers in the ninth inning of Nicaragua's game against the...

MARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WBC Daily: Recapping an eventful Sunday slate; Team USA in trouble?

Sunday's slate of World Baseball Classic games featured a handful of blowouts. Recap the day on the latest WBC Daily!

MARCH 13, 2023

WBC: Israel rallies to defeat Nicaragua in Pool D opener Garrett Stubbs delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and right-hander Dean Kremer pitched four scoreless innings as Israe...

MARCH 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WBC: Israel rallies to defeat Nicaragua in Pool D opener Garrett Stubbs delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and right-hander Dean Kremer pitched four scoreless innings as Israe...

MARCH 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tied in fifth, Puerto Rico scores eight unanswered runs to rout Nicaragua in Miami's World Baseball Classic opener Puerto Rico decisively retook the lead in the bottom half of the fifth inning with five runs against JC Ramirez.

MARCH 12, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Cinderella in '17,  Israel opens Classic vs. Nicaragua (Sun., 12 p.m. ET, FS2) MIAMI -- After dropping its opener to Puerto Rico, 9-1, on Saturday, Nicaragua looks to avoid an 0-2 start in Pool D play when it takes on I...

MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM

WBC Daily: Australia and Japan roll, Panama wins, a dramatic Chinese Taipei HR

From a thundering grand slam to shutdown pitching performances to a big-time upset and potential chaos, here's what happened on Day 4 of the...

MARCH 11, 2023

A bookmaker's take on the 2023 World Baseball Classic field

Sammy P spoke to a bookmaker to get his take on the World Baseball Classic on FOX. While the Dominican Republic and USA are loaded, there's...

MARCH 6, 2023