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.
who won the world baseball classic this year
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