United States payers stand during the national anthem before playing against Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Marcus Stroman of the United States pitches in the second inning against Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Jonathan Lucroy of the United States celebrates a single against Puerto Rico in the third inning during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Ian Kinsler of the United States rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run to take a 2-0 lead in the third inning over Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Enrique Hernandez of Puerto Rico climbs the wall attempting to catch a home run ball hit by Ian Kinsler in the third inning during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
USA's Ian Kinsler (3) celebrates with Nolan Arenado after scoring a run off a hit by Christian Yelich (not pictured) for a 3-0 lead over Puerto Rico in the fifth inning during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Christian Yelich of the United States reacts to an RBI single in the fifth inning against Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
A general view is seen during opening ceremonies before the United States takes on Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
USA's Eric Hosmer (35) and Nolan Arenado celebrate after a two-run single by Brandon Crawford (not pictured) in the seventh inning against team Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 22: Brandon Crawford #26 of team United States hits a 2-RBI single in the seventh inning against team Puerto Rico during Game 3 of the Championship Round of the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 22, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Pat Neshek of the United States celebrates the third out of the eighth inning against Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Team USA celebrates after winning the championship game against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Team USA celebrates after winning the championship game against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Manager Jim Leyland accepts the trophy after USA's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Team USA celebrates after winning the championship game against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Team USA celebrates after winning the championship game against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Team USA celebrates after winning the championship game against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Jim Leyland, manger for team United States, celebrates with Eric Hosmer after their 8-0 win over team Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
A bald eagle statue sits on the mound after the United States' 8-0 win over team Puerto Rico during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Jonathan Lucroy celebrates in the locker room after USA's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich celebrate in the locker room after USA's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
MVP Marcus Stroman celebrates with the trophy after USA's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Team USA celebrates after winning the championship game against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Sam Dyson, left, and Jonathan Lucroy celebrate together after USA's 8-0 win in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Marcus Stroman is awarded with the MVP trophy after USA's 8-0 win over Puerto Rico in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
Javier Baez and Yadier Molina salute the United States team after the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
USA vs. Puerto Rico
David Robertson of the United States pitches against team Puerto Rico in the eighth inning during the championship round of the World Baseball Classic on March 22, 2017, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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