Highlights and runs: USA 14-2 Cuba in World Baseball Classic
The United States was overwhelming against Cuba, a 14-2 victory for the Americans, who qualify for their second consecutive final in the World Baseball Classic. They await Mexico or Japan in the final.
While the Cuban team has all its arms available for this game except for Yariel Rodriguez, although for a hypothetical final they could use him, otherwise they would have Roenis Elias. However, the United States will not have available Lynn, Bard, Bednar, Adam, Williams and Pressly, who pitched in the games against Colombia and Venezuela.
Roel Santos LF
Yoan Moncada 3B
Luis Robert CF
Alfredo Despaigne DH
E. Arruebarruena SS
Andy Ibañez 2B
Ariel Martínez C
Yadir Drake 1B
Yoelkis Guibert RF
In a few moments we will start streaming Cuba vs USA live on VAVEL, along with the latest information coming out of LoanDepot park. Stay tuned for the play-by-play of the match here on VAVEL.
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This will be the first meeting between the USA and Cuba; they have never faced each other in the five editions of the tournament. Both teams are seeking their second final in the history of the tournament.
Pitchers: Jason Adam (47), Daniel Bard (52), David Bednar (53), Kyle Freeland (21), Kendall Graveman (49), Merrill Kelly (29), Aaron Loup (26), Lance Lynn (33), Nick Martinez (22), Miles Mikolas (39), Adam Ottavino (0), Ryan Pressly (55), Brady Singer (51), Adam Wainwright (50), Devin Williams (38). Catchers: Kyle Higashioka (66), J.T. Realmuto (10), Will Smith (16). Infielders: Pete Alonso (20), Tim Anderson (7), Nolan Arenado (28), Paul Goldschmidt (46), Trea Turner (8), Bobby Witt Jr. (15). Outfielders: Mookie Betts (3), Jeff McNeil (1), Cedric Mullins (31), Kyle Schwarber (12), Mike Trout (27), Kyle Tucker (30). Managers and Coaches: Mark DeRosa (4-Manager), Jerry Manuel (11-Bench Coach), Brian McCann (34-Bench Coach), Ken Griffey Jr. (24-Batting Coach), Andy Pettitte (13-Pitching Coach), Lou Collier (6-First Base Coach), Dino Ebel (14-Third Base Coach), Dave Righetti (19-Bullpen Coach), Michael Young (9-Batting Practice Pitcher), Carlos Muñoz (96-Bullpen Catcher).
USA was second in its group and in the semifinals eliminated Venezuela, which had a perfect record. The reigning champion must now overcome Cuba to reach its second consecutive WBC final.
Outfielders: Yoenis Cespedes (52), Alfredo Despaigne (54), Yadir Drake (33), Yoelkis Guibert (7), Luis Robert Jr. (88), Roel Santos (1).
Managers & Coaches: Armando Johnson (6- Manager), German Mesa (11- Bench Coach), Orestestes (11- Bench Coach), Orestes Kindelan (46- Batting Coach), Jose Elosegui (24- Pitching Coach), Pedro Luis Lazo (99- Pitching Coach), Armando Ferrer (9- First Base Coach), Rafael Munoz (39- Third Base Coach), Ivan Prieto (66- Bullpen Catcher), Humberto Guevara (37- Coach).
How does Cuba reach the semifinals of the WBC 2023?
The Cuban team qualified with many doubts to the quarterfinals, but defeated Australia in that round, defeating them by a score of 4-3.
Cuba will be looking for its second WBC final, and the first since the 2006 edition, where it lost to Japan in the final.
The reigning champion is still in the race, the United States stayed safe after defeating Venezuela by nine runs to seven. Trea Turner's grand slam was key to the victory.
LoanDepot Park is the venue that will host the semifinal and final games of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. With a capacity of 367,422,000 people, a great party is expected tonight.
Good evening to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the opening game Cuba vs USA, corresponding to the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic 2023. The game will take place at the LoanDepot park at 19:00 hours USA ET time.
