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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 PM EDT

Japan's Munetaka Murakami celebrate after a semi-final baseball game against South Korea at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Japan won 5-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Japan beats US 2-0 to win 1st Olympic baseball gold medal

By Ronald Blum Aug. 07, 2021 09:21 AM EDT

Israel's Jeremy Bleich reacts after hitting two South Korea batters in a row in the tenth inning of a baseball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. South Korea Won 6-5.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Olympic baseball a cross between Double-A and Old-Timers Day

By Ronald Blum Aug. 06, 2021 05:51 AM EDT