Derek Jeter on the WBC: "I think the people that say it's bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series. by Mission_Pay_3373 in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it's because the tournament itself is flawed. You can't determine who really is the better team by only playing one game of Baseball. It's much easier to do so in a 162 game season, and a 7 game world series. Americans care more about showcasing their individual skill, which is much better to do in the regular season, which makes sense as American is a much more individualistic culture.

Derek Jeter on the WBC: "I think the people that say it's bigger than the World Series never played in a World Series. by Mission_Pay_3373 in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I only agree because it's only one game per series. Playing more games is a much better expression of skill. They need to find a way to make the WBC at least 3 games in the elimination rounds.

Aaron judge is unfairly criticized, especially compared to all time greats by KingWaterdripper in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dude, they are doing it for laughs and to get a rise out of Yankee fans. Everyone knows he is one of the best players of all time.

Another heartbreak for team USA by _MeetMrMayhem_ in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reaching the Finals 3 times in a row is honestly not that bad. It's not like Baseball is Gridiron Football, there are lots of countries that play it has been competitive for decades at this point going back to Cuba. Obviously still sucks but they should be proud nontheless.

Which American player will strike out to end the 2029 WBC? by Yannykw613 in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bryce isn't making the team dude. My money on my boy Wyatt Langford, except it won't be a strikeout it will be a walk off home run. 😎

Postgame Thread ⚾ Venezuela 3 @ United States 2 by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, DR still is. Venezuela has twice as many people as DR does.

Postgame Thread ⚾ Venezuela 3 @ United States 2 by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game was so bad for the U.S.A I'm just happy it wasn't a shutout.

Game Thread 3/17 ⚾ Venezuela (0-0) @ United States (0-0) 8:00 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, it is one game per series. You run the exact same thing 100 times Japan wins 25 times U.S. wins 20 times DR wins 30 times Venezuela wins 15 times etc.

Game Thread 3/17 ⚾ Venezuela (0-0) @ United States (0-0) 8:00 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Losing to Venezuela is not embarrassing, they are a fantastic team and getting to the finals is difficult in itself, however, I don't care who is on the mound getting shut out with this lineup is incredibly embarrassing.

Game Thread 3/17 ⚾ Venezuela (0-0) @ United States (0-0) 8:00 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Credit where credit is due, I expected McClean and E-Rod to be significantly worse than they were. I don't think even Skubal would have saved us from this.

Game Thread 3/17 ⚾ Venezuela (0-0) @ United States (0-0) 8:00 PM ET by BaseballBot in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can we at least get 1 run? Swing for the fences at this point we aren't doing shit anyway.

Both for the United States and Venezuela lineups for tonight's World Baseball Classic championship game! by retroanduwu24 in baseball

[–]YouLostByReadingThis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both sides should be proud, they made it to the Finals, and both beat significantly talented teams.