Former Cardinals Playing In World Baseball Classic 3-15-17: Pat Neshek Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Luke Gregerson Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Ty Kelly Singles

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Israel) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and two walks (one intentional).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-0)

Japan beat Israel 8-3

Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-0)
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:12-4)(g/f:1-0)

USA beat Venezuela 4-2