USA secured their place in the World Baseball Classic finals after an impressive win over Cuba. They dominated throughout the game, with scores in every inning and a potential chance to save their relievers for the final. Mikolas warmed up in the USA bullpen, possibly taking over from Wainwright, who retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced. The team had the bases loaded with no outs in the third inning, giving them a chance to put the game out of reach. Trea Turner led the way for Team USA with two homers, bringing his total to three in the last 24 hours, and Paul Goldschmidt had a four-RBI night. The championship game is on Tuesday night, and USA has a good chance to compete for the title.
U.S. Advances to World Baseball Classic Final with a Dominant Performance over Cuba
Team USA has secured their spot in the championship round of the World Baseball Classic after rolling past Cuba in a dominating performance. The game ended with a final score of 14-2 on a Cedric Mullins homer in the ninth inning. This win sets up a potential rematch between the U.S. and Mexico or a USA-Japan heavyweight fight for the championship title.
Trea Turner Homers Twice in a Thorough Beatdown
Trea Turner led the way for Team USA with two homers, bringing his total to three in the last 24 hours. He also had a chance at a three-homer game in the eighth inning. Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt had a four-RBI night, punching a single to right to score another two runs.
USA’s Dominance
USA has scored in every inning of the game and never gave Cuba a chance to make a comeback. They are just counting the outs to clinch their spot in the championship round. There is no mercy rule in this round, so Team USA is aiming to save their high leverage relievers for the final.
Injury Scare for Arenado
There was a minor injury scare for Nolan Arenado in the sixth inning when he took a pitch to the hand. Although X-rays were negative, he was removed as a precaution, and Bobby Witt Jr. replaced him at third base. Jeff McNeil also came in at second as USA began to empty their bench in the sixth.
Final Thoughts
The game was a complete nine-inning one with no mercy rule applied. Team USA’s dominance was apparent throughout the game, and they have set themselves up for a shot at the championship title. The championship game will be held on Tuesday night after the Japan vs. Mexico game on Monday night.
USA Dominates Cuba in the World Baseball Classic Semifinals
USA put on a dominant display against Cuba in the World Baseball Classic semifinals, securing a 5-1 lead with scores in every inning thus far. Wainwright retired 12 of the last 14 batters he faced, and the team still has a chance to put the game out of reach.
Mikolas Gets Hot in the USA Bullpen
Miles Mikolas is warming up in the USA bullpen, potentially taking over from Wainwright whose pitch count is over 50. Brady Singer or Kyle Freeland could also piggyback in this game.
USA’s Bases Loaded Opportunities
USA had the bases loaded with no outs in the third inning, giving them a chance to put the game out of reach. They scored another run on a Tim Anderson sac fly, making it 5-1 USA.
Turner and Goldy’s Home Runs
Trea Turner hit his third homer of the World Baseball Classic, making him a pretty good No. 9 hitter. Meanwhile, Paul Goldschmidt hit a dinger that brought the score to 3-1 USA.
Final Thoughts
There is no mercy rule in the semifinals, so Cuba has to keep playing until the end. However, the game is seemingly out of reach for them with USA’s dominant performance so far. The championship game is on Tuesday night, and USA has a good chance to compete for the title.
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