Photos: World Baseball Classic Qualifiers
Brazil beat Germany, 9-7, in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers at Kino Sports Complex.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Vincent Ahrens, catcher for Germany, drops the ball as Daniel Yonemura, of Brazil, slides into home base in the top of the eight inning during a World Baseball Classic qualifier game at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona on March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
A woman proudly displays the Brazilian flag as she watches Brazil take on Germany in the fourth inning during a World Baseball Classic qualifier game at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona on March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Lucas Ramirez, of Brazil, runs to first base in the first inning against Germany in the World Baseball Classic qualifier at Kino Sports Complex on Monday, March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Leonardo Reginatto, short stop for Brazil, throws the ball to first base to make an out in the first inning during a World Baseball Classic qualifier game at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona on March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Tennis legend, Steffi Graf, far left, stands on a balcony in one of the private boxes before the game between Brazil and Germany during the World Baseball Classic qualifier at Kino Sports Complex on Monday, March 3, 2025. Graf’s son, Jaden Agassi, is a pitcher on the German team. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Students scream out to get a ball tossed to them in between innings during the game between Brazil and Germany in a World Baseball Classic qualifier at Kino Sports Complex on Monday, March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Lucas Rojo, an infielder for Brazil, eyes the ball at bat in the second inning during a World Baseball Classic qualifier game against Germany at Kino Sports Complex on Monday, March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
World Baseball Classic qualifier
Eric Brenk, of Germany, left, can’t get a grip on the ball as Gabriel Gomes, of Brazil, slides into third base in the third inning during a World Baseball Classic qualifier game at Kino Sports Complex in Tucson, Arizona on March 3, 2025. Brazil won 9-7.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
Seen and heard at the Tucson World Baseball Classic qualifier: The "Ballpark Bugler" entertains fans in between pitches and Manny Ramirez's son makes a name for himself.