3/7 Italy & Rizzo beat Mexico
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run, go-ahead double with one out in the ninth off Sergio Romo to lift Team Italy to a 6-5 come from behind victory over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Rizzo also singled in the first inning off former Cubs pitcher Rodrigo Lopez. Italy faces Canada on Friday at Chase Field; the game was moved because of the forecast for rain.
– Carrie Muskat
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Congrats Rizzo! Hope you win some more but anxious for you to come back to the Cubs soon.
I am so glad the Cubs will not have pitchers like Lopez, Wells, Volstad this season
What a great point you make Cubs Talk! How we managed to even get by with those guys….yeesh…don’t even like to think about the “old days”. Just a few more players to unload one way or the other in the next year or two and then this team is gonna be a force.
Best game in town at Chase field with the roof closed today. Really cool this morning with high of 59 and snow at 3,000 elevation. The mountains beyond the outfield fences of HoHoKam may have snow peaks which is beautiful for the tourists. Attendance finally picking up–went to Oakland game and literally empty stadium. Every fan guaranteed a foul ball. Fitch is really full of cubs–over a 100 minor leaguers–rookie season-boise-kane county-daytona-tenn-desmoines-some dominican l and 2–all clubs pairing up for a lot of games at Fitch. Frequently double headers with other teams around the valley. Now wbc in town and they work out also. Enjoy watching our prospects daily as our team is truly boring at HoHo.
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Seems you only believe yourself and that’s a pity cause you’re the only one who talks nonsense around here…
If you are so sure that MammaMia is lying, then why don’t you put the money where your mouth is and fly over to Mesa to check it out for yourself.
Hi Belgian: Did you see the Neth team stomp Cuba yesterday. That team is really disciplined and turned 6 or 7 double plays, I saw former cub Mark Pawelek in dugout but he did not pitch. Bert Blyleven is the pitching coach. One more victory and they get to come to the states I believe–which would be quite an acomplishment. As I previously stated to you how much we enjoyed those 2 Netherland kids that came to Florida to work with us and we learned from them how serious baseball could be there.
Hi Mamma, I don’t follow the WBC, cause I don’t like the fact that players who don’t have the nationality, but are decendents of people of that particular country are allowed to play. And Pawelek is one of those…
And yes, baseball is taken pretty seriously in the Netherlands.There are about 25000 people (children and adults) who play baseball or softball in organised teams and competitions, divided over about 200 clubs. Not bad for a country that is slightly bigger than Maryland and has about the same polulation as Illinois and Iowa combined.
Belgian – Just to let you know that I am of Dutch descent. I got the big blue eyes to prove it. LOL
Just to make something clear…. I’m not Dutch or of Dutch descent, I’m Belgian…. and to give you an idea how the relationship is between Belgium and the Netherlands, think Cubs/Cards or Bears/Packers. The only reason I spend time in the Netherlands is because baseball is almost non-existant in Belgium and there are 7 clubs in the Netherlands that are closer to my place than the nearest one in Belgium.
Belgian–there are players on the Italy team only because they like pasta–so, yes, it is quite an un-usual tournament. So far the attendance is minimal but games are on tv. Andruw Jones is playing for Neterhlands.
Belgian – As you may know Mamma Mia has already agreed to adopt me if I could get to Mesa. for the games. Since I can’t go because of my MS (dang it) maybe he could adopt Petrey for a few games! I know, I know – Mamma Mia is going to chastise me thoroughly for this idea! Love ya Mamma Mia! LOL
White–you actually know exactly where I live most of the year. We are gated but little psychos might find a way so no info please.
Not to ever worry Mamma Mia! I know the importance of safety, security and privacy and would never divulge anything about where you live or anything that would compromise your privacy.
Belgian – under the circumstances, can we still be friends?
White, just because you live my 2nd favorite State…. Yes
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seems like it’s time to go to sleep for me…. has to be “live IN my”
Wake up Belgian–we are actually talking baseball today.
White–only teasing you. I am a big guy and little worms who tell us to shutup would not concern me at all. We are having an Oregon day–wind-rain-snow in the nearby ranges then the sun comes out and then it starts all over. But 80 coming in a few days–fitch is flooded although we call one tenth of an inch a flood here.
They beat my home! :/ curse you Italy! Haha just kidding, just kidding
Go Italy!!! Good thing you’re kidding Isabel….!!!!
Haha yes yes. Im just mad they beat Mexico! <3 My home land! :/ LOL+