Mason Miller's USA Stakes Another Thrilling Showdown Against Mexico in World Baseball Classic!
This is some great news for Team USA in the WBC finale vs. Venezuela.
Team USA gets incredible Mason Miller news from Mark DeRosa for WBC final originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Team USA beat the Dominican Republic to advance to the World Baseball Classic finale, and they'll get to face Venezuela for the WBC title.
Paul Skenes helped them reach the finale, and so too did San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. He made a big contribution in the semi-final and throughout the entire tournament. After such a big workload, it wouldn't be a surprise if he wasn't available for the final.
However, as USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports, Mark DeRosa announced that Miller will be available out of the bullpen tonight for the WBC final against Venezuela. Padres' Mason Miller available for Team USA in finale vs. Venezuela "San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is indeed available tonight for the championship game against Venezuela," Nightengale shared from DeRosa's press conference.
This is some massive news for Team USA, as having Miller, the team's best closer, available to pitch will be a big help. The flame-throwing righty can pitch tonight for Team USA if needed. Miller helped close out the Dominican Republic on Sunday night, and two days later, he's ready to go once more for Team USA against Venezuela for the WBC title.