“The Most Overrated Team Ever”: Fans Bash Dominican Republic’s Baseball Team After Suffering a Shock First Round Exit From the 2023 World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic has seen some fantastic power plays so far, with the status of relatively powerful teams upended. With MLB players lending their strength to different countries, watching baseball play out with different match-ups has been exciting. But there have been as many upsets as wins, too. The Dominican Republic, which was among one of the strongest teams, just lost to Puerto Rico.

With names like Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez, and Nelson Cruz, the DR seemed unstoppable at first. But in the third inning, things went awry for them as Puerto Rico jumped back. It was baseball at its finest, and fans were excited. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t also turn out to be a disappointing game. The Dominican Republic team was more powerful than it has been in previous years. And yet, they’re stepping away after just four games.

Fans are enraged at the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic loss

Safe to say, most people weren’t happy. While some did think it was an honorable loss to a stronger team, some fans can’t help but not feel happy with the players. Talkin’ Baseball even posted the team’s picture with the caption, “Most disappointing baseball team ever?”

The most overrated team ever

— Hellish 🍿 (@BatmanLegolas) March 16, 2023

Some Twitter users came to their defense.

Oh goodness let’s not start this narrative 🤦🏿‍♂️

— MIKE CAMERON (@_mcameron44) March 16, 2023

No lmfao? they lost to really good and respectable teams there’s nothing disappointing about it

— Honest México Fan 🇲🇽|| MIAMI BOUND (@HonestBravesFan) March 16, 2023

One fan couldn’t help but feel the glaring absence of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who had to bow out because of an injury.

Some are excited to see Machado and Soto back in San Diego.

They were cocky af! Love Manny and Juan but I’m glad they can get back to SD and go for this ring now

— 🇵🇭! (@PhilaPadres) March 16, 2023

Soto and Machado held their own. Excited to have them back in SD soon!

— Phil (@GGsMaestro) March 16, 2023

Even though many were disappointed, it was a genuinely great time for baseball lovers.

Puerto Rico may have won the game but lost a player

As the team celebrated their victory, Edwin Diaz had to be taken off the field in a wheelchair due to an injury. PR’s center fielder Kike Hernandez told MLB.com the situation at the clubhouse, “Quiet. As excited as we were about the game and all, it’s one of our brothers and some of us grew together and all that.… It definitely doesn’t feel like we just beat the Dominican Republic to advance.”

Diaz’s teammates watched him being led off the field with their hands over their heads, disbelief, and worry written over their faces. The brother of the Mets player, Alexis Diaz, and Francisco Lindor, were among the many concerned faces, with the younger Diaz in tears.

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Fans are waiting with bated breath for an update!