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Background Report: USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final
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defeats Italy 4-2 and will face the United States in the World Baseball Classic
Make sure to come back as the gets underway for live updates and postgame takeaways from Miami.
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ESPN gives a fuller on USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the for the WBC Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.
Venezuela defeats Italy 4-2 and will face the United States in the World Baseball Classic Make sure to come back as the gets underway for live updates and postgame takeaways from Miami.
Castillo: McLean rebounding from his rough outing in pool play against Italy to relieve pressure on the bullpen. The right-hander, who has all of eight major starts under his belt, gave up two home runs in three innings in USA's upset loss.
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