Ex-Met Ike Davis sparks Israel to stunning upset in World Baseball Classic

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Israel’s pitcher Josh Zeid, right, celebrates his team’s victory with catcher Ryan Lavarnway against South Korea after the first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo | Lee Jin-man)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Scott Burcham’s run-scoring infield single in the 10th inning led Israel to a 2-1 upset win over South Korea on Monday in the World Baseball Classic opener.

With a victory over Taiwan on Tuesday night, Israel would be in good position to advance to the second round.

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