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Hosmer, Yelich, Stroman highlight All-WBC team

Orlando Ramirez / USA TODAY Sports

The 2017 World Baseball Classic came to a thrilling conclusion Wednesday as the United States claimed its first title with an 8-0 win over Puerto Rico.

American right-hander Marcus Stroman was awarded Most Valuable Player of the tournament, and was also named to the all-tournament team.

Runner-up Puerto Rico saw five players named to the all-tournament team, while the United States had three.

Wladimir Balentien finished with a tournament-leading four home runs and 12 RBIs in seven games.

POS. PLAYER COUNTRY
C Yadier Molina Puerto Rico
1B Eric Hosmer United States
2B Javy Baez Puerto Rico
3B Carlos Correa Puerto Rico
SS Francisco Lindor Puerto Rico
OF Wladimir Balentien Netherlands
OF Christian Yelich United States
OF Gregory Polanco Dominican Rep.
DH Carlos Beltran Puerto Rico
P Marcus Stroman United States
P Josh Zeid Israel
P Kodai Senga Japan

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