Rodriguez Shines in World Baseball Classic

0:00It's March 9th for the Seattle Mariners, let's get into it, follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez is shining in the world baseball classic for the Dominican Republic. Even without starting in their latest pool game against Israel on Monday, he's had a strong run with three hits and a home run in the opener against. Nick Aragua That helped push the Dominicans to a perfect three wins and zero losses, making them early favorites. The Dominican Republic last won the tournament back in 2013, their only title in five attempts. Japan has claimed it three times, most recently last year, while the United States took it in 2017. Rodriguez has been his sixth and American league most valuable player boating last season, so his hot start adds real firepower. Fans love the passion and flair that players like Rodriguez bring to the world baseball classic. He hopes that energy carries over to the major leagues where showing personality on the field

1:00could spice things up. While a full 162 game season might not sustain that intensity, it makes the tournament a global hit. The Dominicans have advanced to the elimination stage and wrap up pool play Wednesday at 8 pm. Eastern time against Venezuela, who also moved on. The loser faces Japan next. Rodriguez will rejoin the Mariners after the finals on March 17th, ahead of opening day, March 26th against the Cleveland Guardians. Other Mariners players like Cal Raleigh for the USA and Randy Arrows Arena for Mexico could also push deeper. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solely pillow dot com.