The key to great drama is when you know what’s coming but are still thrilled. Thus, we give you Japan and the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic. nickgroke and ZHBuchanan preview every element of tonight's matchup:
The key to great drama is when you know what’s coming but are still thrilled by it. Thus, we give you Japan and the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic.
These are the two teams we most expected to see here. The two countries boast the top two professional baseball leagues in the world, and each has a roster stocked with stars. The United States lineup is filled with All-Stars. Japan has some of the most exciting pitchers in the sport. They, along with the Dominican Republic, were the favorites in this tournament. Japan won the first two, in 2006 and 2009. The United States is the reigning champion, having claimed the title in 2017.
Now, each faces its toughest test of the tournament. This is a heavyweight bout, and here’s the tale of the tape.
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