Men's Baseball WBSC World Baseball Classic 2023

[De_Gambassi 1,267]

That's ridiculous  National teams should not look like that.

[phelps 8,278]

2 hours ago, Topicmaster1010 said:

For all the geography nerds out there, thought it would be fun to see a breakdown of birth countries for each nation.

 

Czech Republic

 Czech Republic/Czechoslovakia: 27

 United States: 1

 

France

 France: 13

 Venezuela: 9

 Dominican Republic: 2

 Canada: 1

 Cuba: 1

 Japan: 1

 United States: 1

 

Germany

 Germany: 13

 United States: 12

 Australia: 1

 Canada: 1

 Cuba: 1

 

Great Britain

 United States: 12

 Great Britain: 7 

 Bahamas: 5

 British Virgin Islands: 2

 Canada: 1

 U.S. Virgin Islands: 1

 

South Africa

 South Africa: 27

 Australia: 1

 

Spain

 Venezuela: 11

 Dominican Republic: 7

 Cuba: 6

 Spain: 2 

 Nicaragua: 1

 United States: 1

 

Really nice to see the Czechs and South Africans with mostly homegrown rosters!

don't laugh now...wait to see the Italian roster, first! (at least, I hope we have to laugh on that, because I fear we'll have to cry if there are more than 2 Italian born Italians on that team)...

[owenp_23 564]

South Africa makes some noise in the 9th inning, but Spain escapes 5-4.

[Grassmarket 4,027]

We’ve got an every-expense-spared Opening Ceremony!

 

Nothing says Baseball like a brass band in traditional Bavarian Costume!  
 

Still, can guarantee that this will be the best beer & bratwurst at any baseball stadium.  
 

Oh, Help me God, a German rapper!  

Edited September 16, 2022 by Grassmarket

[Grassmarket 4,027]

Uh oh, France take a 1-0 lead.  Empire Strikes Back 2-1.  British catcher & lead-off batter is called Harrison Ford btw,

 

France have a mascot.  It’s a Chicken.  
 

France turn a double play!  But GBR score 3-1.  Top 4th.

Edited September 16, 2022 by Grassmarket

[De_Gambassi 1,267]

I honestly launched a stream only to watch this chicken live. 

[Grassmarket 4,027]

Les lanceurs de relève   ne sont pas au hauteur.   4-1.

Edited September 16, 2022 by Grassmarket

[Grassmarket 4,027]

Well, was 5-3 not so long ago, but now we are  10  3, bases loaded, no outs & comms are discussing the mercy rule.

[Topicmaster1010 5,329]

 

September 16 Scores:

 

 South Africa 4-5 Spain

 Great Britain 14-4 France

 

No surprises today though South Africa gave Spain a good scare today.

 

September 17 Schedule:

 Spain vs.  Czech Republic, 13:00 CET

 Great Britain vs.  Germany, 19:00 CET

 

Updated Bracket:

Opening Round		Semifinals		Qualifier
Winners Bracket
		Game 3
Game 1		Czech Republic		Game 8
South Africa	4
Spain	5	Spain		Winner Game 3
		Game 4		Winner Game 4
Game 2		Germany
Great Britain	14
France	4	Great Britain

Lower Round 1		Lower Round 2		Lower Final
Losers Bracket
Game 5		Game 7
France
Loser Game 3		Winner Game 5		Game 9
Game 6		Winner Game 6		Loser Game 8
South Africa
Loser Game 4				Winner Game 7

[Grassmarket 4,027]

Czech pitching a bit of a weakness as Spain lead 21-2.

 

Batters restore national pride - 21-7 in the 5th & Czechs avoid an early implementation of the mercy guillotine.

Edited September 17, 2022 by Grassmarket