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Four Zag alums to feature in World Baseball Classic

SPOKANE, Wash- Four Gonzaga Baseball alumni will be playing on baseball's biggest international stage, representing three different countries at the World Baseball Classic. 

 Alek Jacob will be pitching for the Italian national team. A relief pitcher for the Padres, Jacob played for the Zags from 2018 to 2021.

Eli Morgan and Troy Johnston will be playing for Israel at the WBC Classic. Morgan, currently with the Royals, pitched for the Zags in 2016 and 2017. Johnston, who was picked up by the Rockies this offseason, played outfield at GU from 2017 to 2019.

Owen Wild will be pitching for team Great Britain. Wild was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 7th round of the 2023 Draft after playing at Gonzaga from 2021 to 2023.

Broadcast Schedule for WBC Games with Zag Alumni (all times Pacific)

March 6, 10 am: Great Britain vs. Mexico – Fox Sports 1

March 7, 10am: Italy vs. Brazil – Fox Sports App

March 7, 4pm: Israel vs. Venezuela- Fox Sports 2

March 7, 5 pm: Great Britain vs. United States - Fox

March 8, 10am: Great Britain vs Italy - Tubi

March 8, 4pm: Israel vs. Nicaragua- Tubi

March 9, 9am: Israel vs. Dominican Republic- Fox Sports 1

March 9, 10am: Great Britain vs Brazil – Tubi

March 10, 4pm: Israel vs. Netherlands – Fox Sports App

March 10, 6pm: Italy vs. United States – Fox Sports 1

March 11, 4pm: Italy vs. Mexico - Tubi

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