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Israel advances to 2nd round of World Baseball Classic

8 March 2017, 3:10 pm Edit

The Netherlands’ 6-5 defeat of Taiwan means Israel’s baseball team qualiies for Round 2 of the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo on Sunday.

Team Israel will face The Netherlands tomorrow to determine group placement in Pool A.

Israel pitcher Dean Kremer, right, celebrates his team's victory with catcher Nick Rickles against Taiwan after the first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP/Ahn Young-joon)
Israel pitcher Dean Kremer, right, celebrates his team’s victory with catcher Nick Rickles against Taiwan after the first round game of the World Baseball Classic at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP/Ahn Young-joon)

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