Daniel Bard 'feels terrible' for breaking Jose Altuve's thumb with errant pitch in WBC

Posted Mar 20, 2023
Daniel Bard felt a mix of relief and regret as Team USA earned a trip to the World Baseball Classic semifinals following its 9-7 victory over Venezuela. One of his 17 pitches hit Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve in his right hand, sending him to the ground in pain. Bard could be seen ducking his head as the Venezuela staff tended to Altuve. (Sporting News)

Related: Baseball, Baseball Recruiting

No. 6 UNC Baseball squeezes out dramatic 14-inning marathon win to even series at Clemson
UNC Baseball has made a habit of endurance tests, and Saturday demanded nearly five hours of patience, pitching, and drama before squeezing out just enough...
Sun Apr 12, 2026

UNC Baseball Outlasts Clemson in 14-Inning Duel
It took 14 innings, but the Diamond Heels eked out a 6-4 victory over Clemson on Saturday to tie the series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium...
Sat Apr 11, 2026

Cubs sign talented shortstop prospect Alex Madera
Talk about a signing that came out of nowhere, as the Chicago Cubs get back on the free agent market to find unexpected talent. According...
Sat Apr 11, 2026

Chansky’s Notebook: The Blueprint
If UNC Basketball Michael Malone wants to learn how to utilize the transfer portal, he should look no further than Boshamer Stadium. Scott Forbes and...
Sat Apr 11, 2026