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March 24, 2017
Astros 2017 WBC recap and highlights
Luke Gregerson and Alex Bregman are WBC champions.
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March 23, 2017
Luke Gregerson was the genius of Team USA’s eagle mascot
Who doesn't want a 45-pound eagle statue in the dugout?
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March 22, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 34: United States vs. Puerto Rico
The US is on the brink of a WBC title against an undefeated Puerto Rican club looking to avenge a gold medal game loss in 2013.
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March 21, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 33: United States vs. Japan
Undefeated Japan hopes to set a place in their 3rd gold medal game against a US team poised for a big WBC breakthrough.
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March 20, 2017
Carlos Correa crushes a massive home run in the WBC semifinals
400-plus foot home runs are pretty.
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March 20, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 32: Kingdom of Netherlands vs. Puerto Rico
The first semi-final sees Puerto Rico stake their undefeated record against a Netherlands team looking to crown the rise of Dutch Antilles baseball with a WBC title.
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March 18, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 31: United States vs. Dominican Republic
A do-or-die finale in Pool F pits the Americans and Dominicans in a rematch with national pride and a spot in the championship round on the line.
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March 18, 2017
PR 6, USA 5: Stars & Stripes comeback falls short
Correa’s squad punches their ticket to the championship pool.
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March 17, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 30: United States vs. Puerto Rico
Two 1-0 teams match up in a game to determine supremacy in Pool F.
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March 16, 2017
So...Carlos Beltran and Carlos Correa have some interesting new looks
Blonde bombs away for Puerto Rico.
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March 16, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 29: Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic
Two desperate teams meet in a must-win game.
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March 16, 2017
Lone Star Shade: Bregman displeased with Odor’s WBC bat-flip
Clearly, Alex Bregman and Brian McCann are going to get along swimmingly.
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March 16, 2017
2017 World Baseball Classic: Bregman collects 2 hits in USA win
Former Astro Pat Neshek strikes out Jose Altuve.
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March 15, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 28: Venezuela vs. United States
Fresh off their tiebreaker win, Venezuela confronts a powerful American club.
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March 14, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 27: Kingdom of Netherlands vs. Cuba
The Dutch can push themselves one step further with a win, while Cuba hopes for an upset victory and some tiebreaker luck.
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March 14, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 26: Dominican Republic vs. Puerto Rico
Caribbean rivals collide in a Pool F rematch of the 2013 gold medal game.
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March 14, 2017
Astros Mid-World Baseball Classic Update
A quick update on the Astros participating in this year’s WBC
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March 14, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 25: Cuba vs. Japan
A Round 1 rematch sees Japan ready to punch its championship round ticket while Cuba looks to keep its tournament hopes alive.
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March 13, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 24: Venezuela vs. Italy
The 2017 Classic’s first tiebreaker game will decide the final spot from a wild Pool D.
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March 13, 2017
Astros place Kevin Chapman on waivers, claimed by Braves
The Astros’ left-handed options further dwindle on Monday.
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March 12, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 23: Mexico vs. Venezuela
Venezuela can see itself through to the second round, while Mexico hopes for a win and some luck.
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March 12, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 22: Canada vs. United States
Rivals clash, with Pool C advancement for themselves (and Colombia) on the line.
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March 12, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 21: Italy vs. Puerto Rico
Italy takes on Puerto Rico needing a win to keep their hopes alive.
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March 12, 2017
WBC GameThread No. 20: Japan vs. Kingdom of Netherlands
The two favorites of Pool E clash.