Current & Former Cardinals Playing In World Baseball Classic 3-7-17: Corey Baker Strikes Out Three Over 4.2 Scoreless Inning For The Win; Ty Kelly Singles Twice, Doubles, & Walks

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at third base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Corey Baker (Memphis-Israel) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:59-37)(g/f:3-5)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Israel) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Israel beat Chinese Taipei 15-7

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in three double plays.

Netherlands beat Korea 5-0