Dellin Betances World Classic Experience Has Him Ready For The Season

New York Yankees right-hand pitcher Dellin Betances announced that he is ready for the season after his experience in the World Baseball Classic. "according to Betances he had this to say about his experience in the classic. "Man, I'm not going to lie. I thought it was more than I expected," Betances said. "Miami was intense. The crowd was definitely on our side in Miami, a very intense crowd from the first inning to the ninth. San Diego was fun as well. We came up short, but I thought it was an overall fun experience."

The Dominicans were eliminated by the United States by a score of 6-3 at Petco Park. The Dominicans won all three of their first-round games at Marlins Park, defeating Canada, the U.S., and Colombia. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/220315152/dellin-betances-enjoys-wbc-2017-experience/

Dellin Betances fired five scoreless innings in the Classic, permitting three hits and three walks with five strikeouts. A New York native, Betances was also invited to pitch for the U.S., but he is happy with his choice. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/220315152/dellin-betances-enjoys-wbc-2017-experience/

The love I got from the Dominican fans was unbelievable," Betances said. "I didn't think it would be like that, but I think a lot of the Dominican fans were just happy that I chose to play for them. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/220315152/dellin-betances-enjoys-wbc-2017-experience/

He also stated that sharing the clubhouse with the other Dominican Republic players such as former New York Yankee Robinson Cano who now plays for Seattle, Jose Bautista of Toronto and Manny Machado of Baltimore was a great experience. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/220315152/dellin-betances-enjoys-wbc-2017-experience/