Team USA defeated Cuba 14-2 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal, thanks to strong performances from Trea Turner and Paul Goldschmidt. The United States will now face the winner of Monday’s semifinal between Japan and Mexico in the final on Tuesday night. Adam Wainwright of the St. Louis Cardinals praised the crazy environment of the game played in front of a wild and enthusiastic crowd. Wainwright described it as the most insane environment he had ever played in. Despite allowing a bases-loaded walk after three infield singles in the first inning, Wainwright managed to pitch well throughout the game.
Trea Turner’s Two Homers Help United States Reach WBC Final with a 14-2 Victory over Cuba
The United States has advanced to the final of the World Baseball Classic after defeating Cuba 14-2 in the semifinal. Trea Turner and Paul Goldschmidt each had four RBIs, while Pete Alonso, who was in a slump before Saturday’s win over Venezuela, contributed with an RBI single to help Team USA’s rout of Cuba. The defending champions will face the winner of Monday’s semifinal between Japan and Mexico in the final on Tuesday night.
Turner’s two homers on Sunday night, along with Goldschmidt’s two-run homer in the first inning, helped put Team USA ahead and secure the victory. Turner, who went 3-for-5, expressed his surprise at hitting homers during spring training. Nolan Arenado, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI triple, was hit on the right hand and removed from the game in the fifth inning. Fortunately, X-rays taken during the game were negative.
Jeff McNeil pinch hit for Tim Anderson in the fifth inning and went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks, scoring twice. Meanwhile, the heavily Cuban crowd of 35,779 chanted frequently and waved flags, despite the fact that Cuba was completely overmatched.
Despite the protests outside the stadium and fans running onto the field twice during the game, Team USA had an easy victory over Cuba. The United States had a close call on Saturday when they were six outs away from elimination, but managed to come back and defeat Venezuela 7-5, thanks to Turner’s grand slam in the eighth inning.
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa confirmed that Nolan Arenado was fine and that he was removed from the game to rest. He also praised Alonso, who had been in a slump, for his contribution to the team’s victory.
Overall, it was a strong performance by Team USA, who will be hoping to defend their title in the final against either Japan or Mexico.
Adam Wainwright Reflects on the Crazy Environment of the Game
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright expressed his gratitude for being part of a game played in front of a wild and enthusiastic crowd. He described it as the most crazy environment he had ever played in. Despite allowing a bases-loaded walk after three infield singles in the first inning, Wainwright managed to pitch well throughout the game.
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