Michael Lorenzen Set for World Baseball Classic Debut

Michael Lorenzen is scheduled to make his World Baseball Classic debut for Team Italy in a pool play matchup against the United States at Daikin Park in Houston. The group stage of the tournament is nearing its conclusion as the knockout stage takes shape. Lorenzen, currently with the Rockies, is slated to face RHP Nolan McLean in the high-stakes international contest.