First baseman Chris Colabello poses with his Indians' cap and Team Italy cap before he left for the World Baseball Classic. (Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press)
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Chris Colabello and Giovanny Urshela returned from the World Baseball Classic weary, but happy.
Colabello returned to Goodyear on Tuesday after playing for Italy. Urshela returned Monday night after playing for Colombia. They were in the starting lineup Wednesday when the Indians lost to Texas, 12-11, in the ninth inning of a Cactus League game in Surprise, Ariz.
When manager Terry Francona heard of Colabello's quick return from the WBC, he said, "I'm going to name him my MVP for getting back here so fast.