Israel soars at World Baseball Classic, and a nation shrugs
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel is the big surprise of the World Baseball Classic, upsetting three teams, generating buzz and offering a mascot like no other – ”The Mensch on the Bench.” More
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Ex-Met Ike Davis sparks Israel to stunning upset in World Baseball Classic
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.
Tyler Krieger’s bases-loaded walk from Won-Jun Chang forced home…