TEAM USA: CHAMPS!

Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports

It happened... USA won the World Baseball Classic and huge ups to Marcus Stroman who was a superstar last night. I gotta tell ya, it must have felt amazing to wear a USA uniform and perform the way he did! He made us all proud!

CBSSports.com writes:

Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports

"...the United States defeated Puerto Rico by an 8-0 final to win the 2017 World Baseball Classic championship. 

Kevin Kuo, USA Today Sports

Marcus Stroman was the star of the show, tossing six no-hit innings against a previously undefeated Puerto Rico squad  before being lifted following a leadoff double. Ian Kinsler and Brandon Crawford -- Team USA’s double-play combination -- both drove in a pair of runs apiece. "

Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports

People criticize the World Baseball Classic, and sure, it may not be as popular because folks don't feel like it should happen before the regular baseball season and all of that, but in a game like last night, the pride you see on these players faces wearing their countries uniform... you kind of get why it's so important in this day and age.

Congrats Team USA!

TEAM USA MAKES ME PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

I've followed the Olympics pretty closely the past 2 weeks and I just wanted to congratulate the USA Team on a job well done.  There is something that gets me all broken up when I see our USA Team giving their all and in the end, leading the medal count for this great nation.  Watching the stories of sacrifice and hours of training that in the end pay off big brings a tear to my eye. It's about their full potential, an amazing feat. Read the full story about the Olympics and the wrap up HERE.

Amazing job to the United States Olympic team.  You know, I talk about passion, dedication and hard work a lot here. Pushing your body to the limit to achieve a top goal, what an incredible opportunity and they didn't disappoint winning 104 medals.  

These athletes truly achieved something big.  I'm so proud of them... Congrats... and GO USA!

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