USA starters haven't allowed an earned run in the WBC
Who says pitchers need spring training to get ready for the regular season?
As the United States looks to move past Round 1 of the World Baseball Classic, three of its starters are certainly doing their part. Chris Archer, Marcus Stroman, and Danny Duffy have combined to pitch 12 1/3 scoreless innings with zero walks, five hits allowed, and 15 strikeouts in the USA's first three games.
| Pitcher | IP | H | BB | SO | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Archer | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | COL |
| Marcus Stroman | 4.1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | DR |
| Danny Duffy | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | CAN |
The rotation deserves credit for shutting out the talented Dominican Republic and Colombia squads, though Duffy cruised through his four shutout innings against a thin Canada team.
Barring a dramatic turn of events in Sunday's game against Canada, it appears the United States will finish with a Round 1 record of 2-1, allowing the team to move through Pool C along with the Dominican Republic, which finished 3-0.
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