Iconic New York Landmark Produces a Stunning Visual to Honor Team USA’s 2023 Dominant World Baseball Classic Semifinal Victory

World Baseball Classic is probably the only tournament that brings the best baseball players across the world together. Every game in the WBC is a must-win since every country’s pride and glory are on the line. When talking about the WBC, Team USA secured their berth in the WBC final after a convincing victory over the Cuban team.

Players like Trea Turner, Paul Goldschmidt, Mookie Betts, and Mike Trout have been leading the team from the front. And now, when they have finally made it to the WBC final, an iconic New York landmark honored Team USA for their unmatched dedication and effort. As soon as the defending champions won the semi-finals, an iconic landmark of the big apple paid tribute to the winners.

One last push is all Team USA needs to defend their WBC crown

Monday’s game between Team Mexico and Japan will tell who will be playing in the WBC finals against Team USA on Tuesday. It’s one more fight, and if they win, the defending champions will be able to retain their championship.

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The Empire State Building, an iconic landmark of New York City, lit up in three beautiful colors of the team USA to congratulate for its win. With Blue on top, white in the middle, and red on the bottom, she looked beautiful as ever. The landmark lighting up in the honor of their champs is just to help them with the power that they need to win the finals on Tuesday, i.e., March 21.

The defending champions indeed have a strong lineup of power hitters, but so does team Mexico and Japan. But where do they stand?

Where do Team Japan and Mexico stand in the WBC?

Expectations swirling around team Japan have only swirled as they clinched their way to the finals. By winning over Korea, Team Japan remains undefeated in the tournament.

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However, Team Mexico surprisingly made it to the semi-finals for the first time in WBC history. Winning over Puerto Rico wasn’t easy, but players like Randy Arozarena, Alex Verdugo, Austin Barnes, and others made it possible. 

It will indeed be a tough fight. But who do you think will fight Team USA in the finals? Team Japan or Team Mexico? Let us know in the comments below!