Tag: matchups

WBC Game Thread: USA, Puerto Rico In Must-Win Matchups

The first round of the NCAA Tournament starts tomorrow, but survive-and-advance is already taking shape in the WBC. Both Team USA and Puerto Rico face critical matchups on Wednesday night that could see them either advance to the quarterfinals, or have their championship dreams ended. Puerto Rico enters Wednesday with a record of 2-1, beating Nicaragua and Israel (in which they completed a...

Mets-Giants Series Promises Stellar Pitching Matchups

The Mets and Giants series kicks off with a doubleheader starting Tuesday afternoon. Though the start time was delayed some hours, the pitching matchups between the 7-2 San Francisco Giants and 7-3 New York Mets make up a must-watch event. Game 1, Tuesday 3:10 PM Alex Cobb (1-0, 3.60) vs. Tylor Megill (2-0, 0.00) The 34-year-old Cobb signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Giants this last...