<P> The Netherlands , Japan , Puerto Rico , and the United States advanced to the championship round . Defending champion Dominican Republic was eliminated in the second round . The United States defeated Puerto Rico to win the championship game , 8 -- 0 . Marcus Stroman was named tournament MVP . He made three starts for Team USA , and posted a 2.35 ERA in 15 ​ ⁄ total innings , including six shutout innings in the championship game . </P>
<P> The Netherlands , Japan , Puerto Rico , and the United States advanced to the championship round . Defending champion Dominican Republic was eliminated in the second round . The United States defeated Puerto Rico to win the championship game , 8 -- 0 . Marcus Stroman was named tournament MVP . He made three starts for Team USA , and posted a 2.35 ERA in 15 ​ ⁄ total innings , including six shutout innings in the championship game . </P>
who won the world baseball classic this year
who won the world baseball classic this year
The United States
The United States