Colombia seeks Pool C edge vs. Britain (Mon., 3 p.m. ET, FS2)

Great Britain is hoping that its run via the qualifying stage and onto the worldwide panorama spurs a better curiosity within the sport again throughout the pond. Colombia, a rustic with a wealthy baseball historical past, is immensely standard on the north coast of the nation, however a run into quarterfinals play — and doubtlessly past — might draw a fair better curiosity, particularly contemplating the competitors that rounds out Pool C (United States, Canada, Mexico).

“It would be an amazing story for baseball in general,” Colombia supervisor Jolbert Cabrera stated of his group doubtlessly making a run in the course of the Classic. “Just like what is happening in Asia right now with [upstart clubs], it’s amazing what they’re doing. … It’s all great for the growth of the game globally.”

Here’s what you must find out about Monday’s matchup:

When and the place: 3 p.m. ET on Monday at Chase Field in Phoenix.

How you may watch: The sport between Colombia and Great Britain can be dwell on Monday at 3 p.m. ET on FS2. Games can be found on FOX, FS1, FS2, Tubi or FOX Deportes, and each sport might be streamed on-line within the FOX Sports App. For worldwide viewing choices, click on right here.

How you may hear: Live audio protection of all video games can be carried on Sirius XM, TuneIn, MLB.com and within the MLB App.

What’s at stake: Having received its first sport over Mexico, Colombia has put itself in prime place to push for that quarterfinals bid if it will probably knock off Great Britain. While the Brits face an uphill climb to advance out of pool play, a victory might go a methods towards incomes them a slot within the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which is able to go to golf equipment that end within the high 4 of every group.

Matchup historical past: Like first-time showdowns? This one matches the invoice. The two golf equipment have by no means participated in the identical event till this 12 months’s Classic.

Reynaldo Rodriguez, 1B, Colombia: When the calendar flipped to March, Rodriguez wasn’t but a part of the Colombian roster. But the 36-year-old veteran who was spurred to play for his homeland after the delivery of his daughter made his affect felt instantly, swatting a two-run homer and including one other RBI knock in Saturday’s 5-4 win.