World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals Set for This Weekend The World Baseball Classic is entering its final stage as the quarterfinals are scheduled for this weekend, with two games planned each day on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s matchups will feature Korea facing the Dominican Republic at 5:30 p.m. CT on FS2, while Team USA takes on Canada at 7 p.m. on Fox. Saturday’s action includes Puerto Rico versus Italy at 2 p.m. on FS1 and Venezuela against Japan at 8 p.m. on Fox. The Milwaukee Brewers have multiple players representing five of the eight remaining teams in the tournament, though only four of those teams include players on the 40-man roster. The matchups this weekend will include: Venezuela: Catcher William Contreras, outfielder Jackson Chourio, and left-handed pitcher Ángel Zerpa Italy: Third baseman Andrew Fischer, a top prospect for MLB Pipeline Canada: Utility player Tyler Black and left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny Team USA: Second baseman Brice Turang Dominican Republic: Right-handed pitcher Abner Uribe The Brewers’ involvement in the tournament highlights the global reach of the team’s roster, with players contributing to multiple international competitions. The quarterfinals will determine which four teams advance to the championship round, setting the stage for the final showdown later in the week.#world_baseball_classic #milkwaukee_brewers #william_contreras #jackson_chourio #angel_zerpa
