In the bottom of the first inning of Saturday's World Baseball Classic matchup between teams Venezuela and Japan, Seiya Suzuki walked and then attempted to steal second base. In the process of being thrown out, he had an awkward (and hard) slide into the bag, which ultimately required him to leave the game, limping off the field in the process.
Charleston (SC) averages 74.5 points per game (44th in college basketball) while giving up 58.1 per outing (33rd in college basketball). It has a +509 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 16.4 points per game. Barbot leads the Cougars, putting up 19.5 points per game (24th in the country).
Strasbourg has won seven of its 13 games when favored on the moneyline this season (53.8%). When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -132 or shorter, Strasbourg has a 4-0-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
Michigan averages 87.3 points per game (10th in college basketball) while giving up 68.9 per contest (56th in college basketball). It has a +607 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 18.4 points per game. The 36.9 rebounds per game Michigan averages rank 14th in the nation, and are 9.7 more than the 27.2 its opponents collect per contest.
Murray State outscores opponents by 12.3 points per game (scoring 86.0 per game to rank fifth in college basketball while giving up 73.7 per contest to rank 334th in college basketball) and has a +405 scoring differential overall.
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki limped off the field during the first inning after getting caught stealing second base. Kevin Barral of Fish On First reported that Suzuki was removed due to discomfort in his right knee and that the team would continue to evaluate him. After the game, superstar Shohei Ohtani spoke to reporters and noted that Suzuki hadn't yet undergone imaging to determine the severity of the issue.
Como 1907 has put together an 11-6-1 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season. This season Roma has been an underdog in five games, and failed to win any of them. When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of +103 or shorter, Como 1907 has an 8-5-1 record (winning 57.1% of its games).
Michigan outscores opponents by 18.9 points per game (scoring 87.9 per game to rank ninth in college basketball while giving up 69 per outing to rank 56th in college basketball) and has a +604 scoring differential overall.
Duke outscores opponents by 19.6 points per game (scoring 82.5 per game to rank 47th in college basketball while allowing 62.9 per contest to rank third in college basketball) and has a +647 scoring differential overall.
Atlanta United FC has been a moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, and lost. Philadelphia is an underdog for the first time this season. Atlanta United FC has played as a moneyline favorite of +152 or shorter in just one game this season, which they lost.
Columbus has not yet won when playing as a moneyline favorite this season, going 0-2-1. This is the first time Nashville SC is an underdog this season. Columbus has played as a moneyline favorite of -119 or shorter in only one game this season, which they drew.