Best pictures from the 2017 WBC

Marcus Stroman holds up the most valuable player award after pitching the Americans to a win over Puerto Rico in the finals of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Team USA players celebrate beating Puerto Rico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium.

Team USA players celebrate after beating Puerto Rico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium.

United States players celebrate after defeating Puerto Rico 8-0 in the World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium.

Team USA players celebrate after beating Puerto Rico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium.

Team USA players celebrate after beating Puerto Rico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium.

Team USA players celebrate after beating Puerto Rico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium.

United States catcher Jonathan Lucroy (25) and pitcher David Robertson (30) celebrate beating Puerto Rico during the 2017 World Baseball Classic final.

Puerto Rico second baseman Javier Baez throws to first after getting Nolan Arenado out.

Ian Kinsler points to the crowd after hitting a two-run homer against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic finale at Dodger Stadium.

Ian Kinsler hits a two-run home run against Puerto Rico in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic championship game.

Christian Yelich reaches second after he hits a double in the first inning against the tag of Puerto Rico infielder Javier Baez.

United States pitchers Danny Duffy (41) and David Robertson (30) carry the American flag onto the field during pregame ceremonies before the World Baseball Classic championship game at Dodger Stadium.

Shortstop Brandon Crawford, left, and second baseman Ian Kinsler of the United States celebrate their 2-1 victory over Japan in the semifinal of the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Pitcher Luke Gregerson and catcher Buster Posey of the United States celebrate their 2-1 victory over Japan in the semifinal of the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Team USA outfielders, from left to right, Christian Yelich, Andrew McCutchen and Adam Jones celebrate the team's 2-1 win over Japan in the semifinal of the championship round in the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

USA pitcher Pat Neshek, right, celebrates getting through the bottom of the eighth inning with catcher Buster Posey, left, during the Americans' semifinal game against Japan in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Japan's Ryosuke Kikuchi (4) celebrates with his teammates after his game-tying solo home run in the sixth inning in the semifinal game against the United States in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Japan shortstop Hayato Sakamoto makes a diving catch on a pop fly in front of teammate Yoshitomo Tsutsugoh during their semifinal game against the USA in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Japan first baseman Sho Nakata goes goes into the stands to make a catch on a foul pop up during the first inning against the USA in a their semifinal game against the USA in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Christian Yelich of the USA scores a run against Japan in the fourth inning of their semifinal game against Japan in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Japan's Ryosuke Kikuchi lays down a sacrifice bunt in the first inning against the USA in the semifinal of the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

U.S. second baseman Ian Kinsler, right, relays to first to turn a double play, while side-stepping a sliding Hayato Sakamoto of Japan in the semifinal of the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Japanese star and former Dodgers starting pitcher Hideo Nomo throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Japan plays the USA in the semifinal of the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. At left is former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda.

Puerto Rico shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrates after the game against Netherlands.

Puerto Rico right fielder Eddie Rosario (17) celebrates after hitting home the game-winning run during the 11th inning against the Netherlands.

Puerto Rico infielder Carlos Correa (1) reacts after scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Netherlands.

Puerto Rico third baseman Carlos Correa (left) celebrates scoring the game-winning run during the 11th inning.

Puerto Rico third baseman Carlos Correa (1) celebrates after scoring the game-winning run against Netherlands.

Puerto Rico infielder Carlos Correa (1) slides across the plate to score the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning against the Netherlands.

Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after a strikeout during the 10th inning.

Puerto Rico shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after an inning-ending double play against Netherlands in the 11th inning.

Puerto Rico infielder Javier Baez (9) makes a relay throw to first base after forcing out Netherlands infielder Andrelton Simmons (2) to start a double play.

Puerto Rico's T.J. Rivera watches the flight of his tiebreaking solo home run against Netherlands during the second inning of their semifinal in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

The Netherlands celebrate a two-run home run by Wladimir Balentien against Puerto Rico during the first inning of their semifinal game in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Puerto Rico's Carlos Correa, left, celebrates with Francisco Lindor, right, as their teammates spill onto the field after Correa's two-run home run in the first inning against Netherlands in their semifinal game in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Andrelton Simmons, left, of the Netherlands is tagged out by Puerto Rico third baseman Carlos Correa, right, after being caught between bases during the first inning their semifinal game in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium.

Giancarlo Stanton of the USA is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic at Petco Park.

Eric Hosmer celebrates scoring a run for Team USA during the eighth inning against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic at Petco Park.

Manny Machado of the Dominican Republic raises his helmet after being robbed of a home run by U.S. outfielder Adam Jones, not pictures, in the seventh inning of their game at the World Baseball Classic at Petco Park.

March 17: United States infielder Brandon Crawford dives into third base after hitting a ninth inning triple against Puerto Rico.

March 17: Puerto Rico infielder Francisco Lindor celebrates on the field following a 6-5 win over the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic at Petco Park.

March 17: Puerto Rico's Eddie Rosario scores on an error by Nolan Arenado in the sixth inning during Puerto Rico's 6-5 win over the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.

March 16: Nelson Cruz celebrates his solo home run against Venezuela.

March 16: Venezuela's Rougned Odor walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Dominican Republic.

March 16: Dominican Republic first baseman Carlos Santana reacts after an inning-ending double play against Venezuela.

March 15: USA's Eric Hosmer hits a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning against Venezuela.

March 15; Adam Jones hits a solo home run in the eighth inning for Team USA.

March 15: Venezuela's Rougned Odor reacts after a home run in the seventh inning against the USA.

March 15: Venezuela pitcher Felix Hernandez reacts after an inning-ending double play against the U.S.

March 15: Carlos Gonzalez of the Venezuela scores on a sacrifice fly.

March 15: Zack Rexine of Baltimore dresses up to watch U.S. players warm up before playing Venezuela.

March 15: Japan's Seiichi Uchikawa along with teammates wave to fans after beating Israel 8-3 in their second round game at the World Baseball Classic.

March 15: Japan's Nobuhiro Matsuda slides into third safely during the sixth inning.

March 14: Wladimir Balentien of the Netherlands applauds fans after his team's 14-1 win in the World Baseball Classic against Cuba at the Tokyo Dome.

March 14: Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz reacts after recording the last out against the Dominican Republic.

March 14: Dominican Republic's Nelson Cruz hits a solo home run against Puerto Rico.

March 14: Dominican Republic's Jean Segura is tagged out at the plate by Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina in the first inning.

March 14: Japanese players celebrate after defeating Cuba 8-5.

March 14: Cuba's pitcher Miguel Lahera, left, talks with Yosvani Alarcon while heading to their dugout after the seventh inning.

March 14: Japan's Nobuhiro Matsuda celebrates as he scores on a sacrifice fly.

March 13: Venezuela's Miguel Cabrera celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth against Italy.

March 13: Venezuela's Francisco Rodriguez celebrates at the end of the tie-breaker game against Italy.,

March 13: Italy's John Andreoli celebrates after hiting a home run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

March 13: Didi Gregorius celebrates with Xander Bogaerts after hitting a three-run homer against Israel.

March 13: Israel pitcher Joey Wagman and his teammates sing the national anthem prior to the game against the Netherlands.

March 13: Mexico's Esteban Quiroz celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against Venezuela.

March 12: Venezuela's Victor Martinez celebrates after a home run in the 7th inning.

March 12: Mexico's Luis Alfonso Cruz celebrates after winning with teammate Alex Verdugo.

March 12: USA celebrates their 8-0 win over Canada.

March 12: USA's Nolan Arenado celebrates with Adam Jones and Christian Yelich after hitting a home run in the second inning.

March 12: Canada's Jonathan Malo fields the ball in the second inning.

March 12: USA's Nolan Arenado hits a home run in the second inning against Canada.

March 12: USA's Ian Kinsler rounds the bases in the first inning against Canada.

March 12: Carlos Correa of Puerto Rico celebrates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

March 12: Mike Aviles of Puerto Rico catches a pop fly in the top of the third inning.

March 12: Italy's Brandon Nimmo can't make a catch in the bottom of the fifth inning against Puerto Rico.

March 12: Dominican Republic pitcher Jeurys Familia celebrates their extra inning win.

March 12: Dominican Republic fans cheer during the eighth inning against Colombia.

March 12: Dominican Republic celebrates after they take the lead in the eleventh inning.

March 12: Carlos Santana of the Dominican Republic scores on a Welington Castillo single in the 11th.

March 12: Tito Polo and Reynaldo Rodriguez of Colombia react to a play a the plate in the ninth inning.

March 12: Dominican Republic's Manny Machado celebrates after hitting a double in the third inning.

March 12,: Colombia's Reynaldo Rodriguez runs the bases after hitting a triple in the first inning against the Dominican Republic.

March 12: Colombia's Reynaldo Rodriguez dives for third base after hitting a triple.

March 12: Japan's infielder Sho Nakata runs to home after hitting a three-run home run against the Netherlands.

March 12: Outfielder Wladimir Balentien of the Netherlands shows dejection after a strikeout in the bottom of the seventh inning against Japan.

March 12: Jurickson Profar of the Netherlands celebrates after hitting a double in the bottom of the fifth inning.

March 12: Israel's catcher Ryan Lavarnway and Cody Decker celebrate with teammates after beating Cuba 4-1.

March 12: Israel's Ryan Lavarnway reacts at second after hitting a double off Cuba's starter Noelvis Entenza.

March 11: Puerto Rico's Francisco Lindor celebrates after a home run against Mexico.

March 11: Mexico pitcher Miguel Gonzalez walks off the field after being relieved.

March 11: Dominican Republic outfielder Mel Rojas Jr. reacts as he runs the bases in the eighth inning.

March 11: Dominican Republic's Starling Marte celebrates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the USA.

March 11: Dominican Republic outfielder Nelson Cruz reacts after hitting a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning against the USA.

March 11: Dominican Republic's Manny Machado hits a monster home in the sixth inning.

March 11: Edinson Volquez of the Dominican Republic throws a pitch.

March 11: Dominican Republic teammates at the end of the first inning.

March 11: Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez throws a ceremonial pitch as Joe Torre, left, looks on.

March 11: USA manager Jim Leyland sits in the dugout.

March 11: USA fans get ready for the game against Dominican Republic.

March 11: Dominican Republic fans get ready for the game against USA.

March 11: Venezuela's Salvador Perez is helped after being injured during World Baseball Classic.

March 11: Miguel Cabrera of Venezuela reacts after a hit in the seventh inning.

March 11: Venezuela's Odubel Herrera celebrates with teammates after scoring a run in the sixth inning.

March 11: The shoes of Miguel Cabrera.

March 11: Sam Gaviglio of Italy throws a pitch.

March 11: Martin Prado of Venezuela is tagged out by Daniel Descalso of Italy.

March 11: Colombia shortstop Donovan Solano celebrates with his teammates after defeating Canada 4-1.

March 11: Colombia catcher Jhonatan Solano celebrates after scoring a run in the third inning against Canada.

March 11: Canada lines up fort the national anthem.

March 11: Freddie Freeman of Canada is tagged out trying to steal by Adrian Sanchez of Colombia.

March 11: Colombia's Julio Teheran pitches against Canada.

March 10: Carlos Correa of Puerto Rico celebrates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the sixth inning.

March 10: Jose Altuve of Venezuela bats against Puerto Rico.

March 10: Felix Hernandez of Venezuela pitches in the bottom of the third inning.

March 10: Players of Venezuela are at the top step of the dugout.

March 10: USA outfielder Adam Jones celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walkoff RBI single to beat Colombia.

March 10: Adam Jones reacts after hitting a walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the tenth inning to beat Colombia 3-2.

March 10: USA outfielder Chrisitan Yelich reacts after hitting a double in the eighth inning.

March 10: USA outfielder Andrew McCutchen pops out in the third inning.

March 10: Colombia's Jose Quintana allowed just one hit over 5 2/3 inning vs. USA.

March 10: USA third baseman Nolan Arenado makes a play in the third inning.

March 10: USA's Chris Archer started the game against Colombia in Miami.

March 9: Cuba pitcher Miguel Lahera celebrates his team's 4-3 win over Australia in Tokyo, Japan.

March 9: Australia's starter Warwick Saupold shouts after making a double play in the fourth inning against Cuba.

March 9: Mitch Dening of Australia slides safely into home to score a run on a RBI single by Logan Wade.

March 9: Italy players celebrate a walk-off, 10-9 win, over Mexico.

March 9: Italy's players celebrate their walkoff win.

March 9: Players for Italy and Mexico take part in the opening ceremony before both teams' World Baseball Classic opener at Panamericano Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico.

March 9: Dominican Republic's Jeurys Familia does a little dance after the final out.

March 9: Fernando Rodney of the Dominican Republic shows off his signature move.

March 9: Dominican Republic outfielder Jose Bautista celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning.

March 9: Canada second baseman Pete Orr can't come up with a single by Dominican Republic's Gregory Polanco.

March 9: Dominican Republic's Manny Machado makes a play at third base.

March 9: Korea's Park Suk-min, left, is tagged out at second base by Taiwan's shortstop Chen Yung-chi.

March 9: Taiwan's Lin Che-hsuan, right, is greeted by coach Chen Lien-hung after hitting a two run homer against Korea's pitcher Sim Chang-min.

March 9: Manager John McLaren of China calls for a pitching change.

March 9: China's catcher Wang Wei chases a wild pitch.

March 8: Cody Decker of Team Israel holds the team mascot, "The Mensch on the Bench," after a 4-2 win over the Netherlands.

March 8: Israel players pose for photographs with the team mascot The Mensch after their 4-2 victory.

March 8: Netherlands' Jurickson Profar hits a double against Israel's pitcher Joey Wagman in their 4-2 loss.

March 8: Andrelton Simmons of the Netherlands reacts after hitting a single against Taiwan in the 9th inning.

March 8: Outfielder Chih-Hao Chang (L) of Chinese Taipei celebrates with his teammate Chin-Lung Hu after hitting a two-run homer to make it 4-4.

March 8: Japan's closer Kazuhisa Makita, right, celebrates with catcher Seiji Kobayashi after their 4-1 win over Australia.

March 8: Japan's closer Kazuhisa Makita delivers a pitch against Australia.

March 8: Sho Nakata #13 of Japan celebrates with his teammate Ryosuke Kikuchi after hitting a solo homer.

March 7: Outfielder Victor Mesa of Cuba (2nd R) celebrates with his teammates after their 6-0 victory over China.

March 7: China's pitcher Gan Quan reacts after being removed from the game in the sixth inning against Cuba.

March 7: Yurisbel Gracial of Cuba hits a single while breaking his bat.

March 7: Classical Japanese dancers perform with national flags before the Japan-Cuban game in Tokyo.

March 7: Pitcher Kazuhisa Makita of Japan pitches in the ninth.

March 7: Japan's Nobuhiro Matsuda celebrates a three-run home run against Cuba. ORG XMIT: TTOTK3

March 7: Cuba's third baseman Yurisbel Gracial and leftfielder Alfredo Despaigne collide when making a catch.

March 7: Team Netherlands celebrate their 5-0 victory against South Korea.

March 7: Netherlands' Jurickson Profar celebrates with Andrelton Simmons after hitting a two-run home against South Korea.

March 6: Israel's catcher Ryan Lavarnway, right, celebrates with teammate Zach Borenstein after hitting a two run homer against Chinese Taipei.

March 6: Pitcher Chun-Lin Kuo #75 and catcher Ta-Hung Cheng #77 of Chinese Taipei talk in the top of the first inning against Israel.

March 6: Starting pitcher Corey Baker of Israel is congratulated by his teammates after being replaced in the bottom of the fifth inning.

March 6: Israel catcher Ryan Lavarnway flies out in the top of the fifth inning.

March 6: Israel and South Korea kick off the fourth installment of the World Baseball Classic in Seoul, South Korea.

March 6: Former MLB pitcher Jason Marquis starts for Team Israel against South Korea.

March 6: South Korea's pitcher Seung Hwan Oh, reliever for the Cardinals, follows through on pitch against South Korea.

March 6: Israel's Scott Burcham hits the go-ahead run in against South Korea in the 10th inning.

March 6: Israel pitcher Josh Zeid celebrates his team's 2-1 victory against South Korea.

March 6: Israel pitcher Josh Zeid, right, celebrates his team's victory with catcher Ryan Lavarnway.