The WBC began last night. The first game featured Cuba and the Netherlands, but more amusingly, Wladimir Balentien!
This one was close for a while, but the Netherlands pulled away in the later innings, winning by a 4-2 final score.
Around baseball
- MLB players are attempting lots of stolen bases this spring.
- Statcast is taking a closer look at catchers.
- Here’s one man’s attempt at naming the top 8 past WBC moments.
- Corey Seager kept up his home run hitting ways.