Wednesday night, we had the privilege of enjoying one of the most anticipated World Baseball Classic games to date, a tense matchup between two immensely talented and exciting rosters in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The showdown didn’t disappoint, and it ultimately saw Puerto Rico taking down the D.R., 5-2. The game, however, also ended with a devastating Edwin Díaz injury. It was an injury that was not only a massive bummer for Diaz, his teammates, and fans everywhere, but also one that has given light to some frankly unreasonable takes about the tournament’s purpose and impact.
In defense of the World Baseball Classic
