Dominant throughout WBC, Japan and USA set for final clash

MIAMI -- Team USA, which prevailed in the most recent World Baseball Classic in 2017, is one win away from repeating as champions.

The Americans, who will play Japan for the title on Tuesday night at LoanDepot Park, are clearly excited to go for the gold. USA is 5-1 with a plus-24 run differential in this tournament -- though Japan is 6-0 with a plus-37.

"We're in spring-training mode, but we're also playing for our cou