Two more wins.
That’s what’s required of Team USA if they hope to repeat themselves as World Baseball Classic champions for a second straight season — and it begins Sunday.
Team USA will take the adrenaline rush of a exciting quarterfinal against Venezuela on Saturday, with Trea Turner eighth inning grand slam propel them to a 9-7 win.
Their opponent will be Team Cuba, who have not played in the tournament since beating Australia 4-3 in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Cuba ended up at the top of the tournament with the most parities as all five nations – Italy, the Netherlands, Panama and Chinese Taipei – finished with a 2-2 record. Cuba advanced to first place by allowing the fewest runs (15).
Here’s what you need to know ahead of Sunday’s big game:
When is the WBC game between Team USA and Cuba?
Team USA and Cuba meet on Sunday, March 19th.
When does Team USA vs Cuba WBC start?
The first pitch at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is the WBC match Team USA vs Cuba on?
FOX Sports 1 will broadcast the WBC semifinals between the USA and Cuba.
How to stream WBC match Team USA vs Cuba
The match between USA and Cuba will also be available for streaming FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app.
Who are the starting pitchers for the WBC game Team USA vs. Cuba?
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright gets the nod from coach Mark DeRosa against Cuba. The 41-year-old started in Team USA Pool C’s opener against Great Britain, where he pitched four innings and had a stat line of five legal hits, one run (home run), one penalty and four strikeouts. He threw 49 pitches and recorded strikes on 36 of them.
for cuba, Chicago Cubs Pitcher Roenis Elias is Wainwright’s opponent. He started Cuba’s 6-3 against Italy in the second Pool A game. Elias threw five innings and three strikeouts, two hits and no runs on 67 pitches (47 strikes).
What does Team USA’s starting lineup look like against Cuba?
1. Mookie Betts, RF
2. Mike Forelle, CF
3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
5. Kyle Tucker, L.F
6. Tim Anderson, 2B
7. Kyle Schwarber, DH
8th. JT Realmuto, C
9. Trea Turner, S.S
What is Cuba’s starting lineup against Team USA?
1. Ronald Bolanos, LF
2. Yoan Moncada, 3B
3. Luis Robert Jr., CF
4. Alfredo Despaigne, DH
5. Erisbel Arruebarruena, SS
6. Yoelkis Guilbert, RF
7. Ariel Martínez, C
8. Yadir Drake, 1B
9. Yadil Mujica, 2B
Who will the winner of the WBC match Team USA vs. Cuba play in the finals?
The winner of the USA-Cuba game waits to see which nation advances from the other semi-final: Japan vs. Mexico. This game is scheduled for Monday, March 20th, with first place scheduled for 7pm ET.
