The United States’ victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday in San Diego will leave the Royals without two core players for four more days.
First baseman Eric Hosmer and starting pitcher Danny Duffy traveled with Team USA to Los Angeles for the final round at Dodger Stadium.
Duffy, who allowed one earned run in four innings in an exhilarating 6-3 victory over the Dominican Republic, is done pitching for the tournament and will not be available in the semifinals against Japan at 8 p.m. Tuesday or in a possible championship game on Wednesday.