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Hockey Star Jack Hughes Inspires Team USA for WBC

3/14/2026

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Jack Hughes, the Olympic hockey star, motivated Team USA ahead of the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Canada on March 13, 2026.
Mark DeRosa, Team USA manager, said Hughes sent an encouraging message via the team's group chat.
The team plans to wear hockey jerseys at practice as a nod to hockey counterparts who won gold against Canada.
Logan Webb will pitch for the U.S. in this game.

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Story summary

Jack Hughes, the Olympic hockey star, motivated Team USA ahead of the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against Canada on March 13, 2026.
Mark DeRosa, Team USA manager, said Hughes sent an encouraging message via the team's group chat.
The team plans to wear hockey jerseys at practice as a nod to hockey counterparts who won gold against Canada.
Logan Webb will pitch for the U.S. in this game.