Jose Ramirez left the game early yesterday after sliding into third base on a successful steal attempt and jamming his shoulder and if it affects him this season, I will lose my sanity.
Yes, USA beat the Dominican Republic in a close game that was unfortunately affected by Cory Blaser’s ump show in the bottom of the 9th where he decided Mason Miller needed help so he called sliders three inches below the zone strikes. I was rooting for USA so it has to be pretty bad for me to complain here. But, now
USA will face the winner of tonight’s game between Italy and Venezuela on Tuesday.
The Guardians beat the Athletics yesterday 12-6. Tanner Bibee seems to be just throwing strikes and letting in fly in Arizona as he gave up six runs and 13 hits but he didn’t walk anyone. I’m sure that’ll be fine… right?
The big news was hoping José is ok. Stephen Vogt said after the game that Jose would be day-to-day. David Fry, Stuart Fairchild, and CJ Kayfus had homers, Travis Bazzana had a couple singles, Steven Kwan tripled, Jose doubled, and Gabriel Arias and Chase DeLauter also had a couple hits. Colin Holderman, Cade Smith and Erik Sabrowski put up scoreless innings from the bullpen.
Jim Rosenhaus spoke to Jose, Smith and Tim Herrin on the latest Guardians Weekly podcast.
