Blue Jays Stars Shine in World Baseball Classic

0:00It's March 7th. Here's your Toronto Blue Jays News in 2 minutes. The 2026 World Baseball Classic kicked off this weekend with 9 Toronto Blue Jays players suiting up for 9 different countries in. Friday's opening games across Houston, Tokyo, San Juan, and Miami. Standouts included Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the Dominican Republic who drove in 3 runs during a big win over Nicaragua with a double A, Sacrifice Fly, and a Ground Out. Kazuma Okamoto also shown for Japan in their 13-to-nothing route of Chinese Taipei, going one for four with an RBI and helping turn a double. Play. Meanwhile, Yareo Rodriguez impressed on the mound for Cuba against Panama, tossing two and a third innings with three strikeouts and no hits allowed. Andres Jimenez contributed for Venezuela in their 6-to-2 victory over the Netherlands, picking up a hit, a run scored, and a walk while playing, shortstop and second base. A few others had quieter nights, like Alejandro Kurt going hitless for Mexico and their 8-to-2

1:04win over Great Britain, and Leo Jimenez hitless. With a walk for Panama, Ismail Mangia stood out for Nicaragua despite their loss, grabbing two hits including an early RBI single while Will Creswell and Ernie Clementsaw, limited action without at-bats. The tournament rolls on through March 17, so expect more updates on these Blue Jays reps as pool play heats up. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com