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Source: Fox News
Summary
Former Navy SEAL Robert J. O’Neill delivered a pregame speech to Team USA baseball players ahead of their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada. The team won 5-3, advancing to the semifinals. The speech received criticism from some left-wing social media users who condemned its pro-war messaging. Other Americans praised the speech and criticized the critics.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
O’Neill’s speech had the usual suspects upset and praising it in equal measure. The team won, advancing to the next round, and the usual narratives unfolded.
Team USA has a knack for crushing Canadian sports dreams, and this game was no exception. The win marked the third time in less than a month that Americans have done so.
Mark DeRosa, Team USA manager, brought in some extra motivation with a message from hockey hero Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal in the Olympic gold medal game against Canada.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given the team’s momentum and the familiar criticisms.
Original observation: This one felt like a predictable chapter in the ongoing saga of American sports dominance over their northern neighbor.
