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Mar 31, 2023 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Adnan Alam |Lauren Hertz |Joe Eigo |Robert Crompton
PHOENIX – As Cactus League spring training roared to a close, Brewers manager Craig Counsell was swarmed with questions surrounding who was going to be a part of the pitching staff and how integral they were to the overall success of the team. “It’s the strength of our team. So, we don’t run away from it. It’s a strength for us. You know, our team is set up to thrive on starting pitching,” Counsell said. “Their health is really important and that’s something we got to think of over the long haul.
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Mar 17, 2023 | 
pinalcentral.com | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX — Team USA was on the ropes earlier this week after Mexico delivered it an upset blow in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic. Uncertainty swirled around the Americans’ chances of advancing to the next round. Facing doubt, the United States charged to a convincing win over Canada in seven innings to leave the door open and set up a must-win scenario Wednesday at Chase Field.
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Mar 17, 2023 | 
wmicentral.com | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX — Team USA was on the ropes earlier this week after Mexico delivered it an upset blow in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic. Uncertainty swirled around the Americans’ chances of advancing to the next round. Facing doubt, the United States charged to a convincing win over Canada in seven innings to leave the door open and set up a must-win scenario Wednesday at Chase Field.
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Mar 16, 2023 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX – Stellar offensive outings, successful pitching and team chemistry have been the drivers for Team Mexico in group play at the World Baseball Classic. And with Wednesday’s 10-3 victory over Team Canada, manager Benji Gil’s squad bid farewell to Arizona and caught a charter flight to Miami for the WBC quarterfinals.. Team Mexico, a fan favorite throughout Pool C play at Chase Field, was fueled by the loud roars of their fans in the stands at almost every game.
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Mar 16, 2023 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX – With an average squad age of 29, and 21 years separating 19-year-old pitcher Mitch Bratt from 40-year-old pitcher John Axford, Team Canada faced a numbers game. While Canada had battled through four games at the World Baseball Classic, one of the biggest challenges it faced was inconsistent pitching.
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Mar 15, 2023 | 
wmicentral.com | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX — The America-heavy crowd at Chase Field roared in anticipation as an 0-2 count with two outs signaled a U.S. victory was near in the seventh inning Monday at Chase Field. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas hit the outside corner to strike out Oakland Athletics prospect Denzel Clarke of Team Canada, triggering the tournament’s “mercy rule” in a crucial 12-1 U.S. victory in Group C stage play in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 14, 2023 | 
havasunews.com | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX – The America-heavy crowd at Chase Field roared in anticipation as an 0-2 count with two outs signaled a U.S. victory was near in the seventh inning Monday at Chase Field. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas hit the outside corner to strike out Oakland Athletics prospect Denzel Clarke of Team Canada, triggering the tournament’s “mercy rule” in a crucial 12-1 U.S. victory in Group C stage play in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 14, 2023 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX – The America-heavy crowd at Chase Field roared in anticipation as an 0-2 count with two outs signaled a U.S. victory was near in the seventh inning Monday at Chase Field. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas hit the outside corner to strike out Oakland Athletics prospect Denzel Clarke of Team Canada, triggering the tournament’s “mercy rule” in a crucial 12-1 U.S. victory in Group C stage play in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 13, 2023 | 
cronkitenews.azpbs.org | Lauren Hertz
PHOENIX – Donning a maple leaf on the sleeve of the Team Canada jersey is a highlight for any player, manager or coach on the country’s World Baseball Classic roster. But this year’s team is interested in more than representing Canada. It is hoping to make an impact on the tournament. Team Canada has never advanced beyond the group stages in five previous tries in WBC play, and the Canadians only qualified this year through their appearance in 2017.
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Mar 4, 2023 | 
signalsaz.com | Lauren Hertz
ByStaff|onMarch 04, 2023By Lauren Hertz, Cronkite NewsArticle audio is made possible by CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Empty stands, lost revenue, and a lot of unknowns but not anymore cause baseball’s back!The Cactus League, with 10 ballparks hosting 15 teams spread throughout the Valley, has been forced to pivot the last three years with the global pandemic and MLB lockout changing the way the league brought in its revenue.
