Cuba qualifies for second round

Cubadebate — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:18:06 +0000

Alfredo Despaigne sent a 91mph pitch from left hander Lachlan Wells into the stands behind left field in the Tokyo Dome, catapulting Cuba into the second round of the World Baseball Classic, batting in four runs to ensure the 4-3 victory.

If Despaigne made the big play, pitcher Miguel Lahera certified the win delivering two strike-outs in the ninth inning, getting the last out with a 93mph pitch to retire Australia’s Brad Harmann.

The second round begins March 12 in the Japanese capital, with Cuba facing off against Israel.

(Granma)

Cuba wins its first game

Cubadebate — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:35:44 +0000

Yesterday March 7, Cuba defeated China 6-0 in its second game of the 2017 World Baseball Classic, underway in the Japanese capital’s majestic Tokyo Dome.

The game remained 0-0 for the first thee innings, with the Cuban team leaving several players on base, without being able to score.

The first runs came in the fourth inning, with four hits, including a triple to center field by Roel Santos, and a double via a line drive to the left by Alexander Ayala.

After losing 11-6 to Japan in its first game, the team led by manager Carlos Martí won their first victory, key to their hopes of qualifying for the competition’s second round, with one victory and one loss in this 4th World Classic.

Cuba will face Australia in a decisive game, Friday March 10.

(Granma)

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Cuba qualifies for second round

Cuba wins its first game