Considered a good indicator for who might be on the Olympic roster, team USA went against the World team on Sunday, with the World team winning 3-0. LaPorta went 1-3 with a walk, and put team USA in position to tie the game in the 9th inning as he walked to give his team two base runners with two outs.
Although USA lost, LaPorta made his case for inclusion on the team USA Olympic roster.

By Chris Price WCJB TV20 Sports