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Israel suffers its first loss in World Baseball Classic

Published 1:30 am Monday, March 13, 2017

Israel suffers its first loss in World Baseball Classic
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Israel suffers its first loss in World Baseball Classic
Netherlands’ designated hitter Didi Gregorius hits a three-run home-run off Israel’s pitcher Danny Burawa during the fourth inning of their second-round game Monday at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

TOKYO — Didi Gregorius drove in five runs Monday to lead the Netherlands to a 12-2 win over Israel and hand the tournament debutants their first loss of the World Baseball Classic.

Gregorius doubled in a run in the third when the Netherlands scored four times to take a 6-0 lead. The designated hitter then hit a three-run homer in the fourth to make it 10-0.

Gregorius also drove in a run in the eighth on a sacrifice fly when the Netherlands added two more runs. The game was called after eight innings under the 10-run mercy rule.

The Netherlands and Israel are both 1-1 in Pool E. The top two teams advance to the March 20-22 championship round in Los Angeles.

Israel’s next game is against Japan (1-0) on Wednesday. The Netherlands faces Cuba.

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