DeRosa explains decision not to use Miller in WBC loss

Mark DeRosa’s decision to rely on Garrett Whitlock in the final inning of the World Baseball Classic against Venezuela proved detrimental for Team USA. After a momentum-shifting two-run homer by Bryce Harper, Whitlock allowed a lead-off walk followed by an RBI double from Eugenio Suarez, which shifted the game’s outcome. Team USA ultimately lost 3-2, marking their second consecutive defeat in the WBC final. Notably, DeRosa opted not to use Mason Miller, who had excelled throughout the tournament.

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