It's been like when baseball was part of the Olympics, only the players are all truly the best in the world. "I expect it to be one of the best games of all time," said Team USA Manager Mark DeRosa. First, he admitted he was surprised at how bad he felt about abandoning Team USA. But they didn't win, losing 8-6 in a shocking upset. Then, imagine if Team USA wins and plays Japan on Tuesday night for the championship?

Source: Los Angeles Times March 15, 2026 21:09 UTC