2017 World Baseball Classic Pool B Explained

Pool B of the First Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic was held at Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan from March 7 to 10, 2017, between Australia, China, Cuba and Japan. Pool B was a round-robin tournament. Each team played the other three teams once, with the top two teams advancing to Pool E.

Two-time champions Japan concluded Pool B with a 3–0 record, whereas China lost all three games after their poor performances and must now qualify for the 2021 World Baseball Classic. Cuba defeated Australia to advance to the second round.[1]

Standings

Pool B MVP: Yoshitomo Tsutsugoh

Results

Japan 7, China 1

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/world-baseball-classic-friday-recaps-1.4019094 World Baseball Classic: Cuba, Japan advance to 2nd round - CBC Sports - Baseball - MLB