Team USA dominated Cuba to reach the championship round of the World Baseball Classic. USA scored in every inning, with Trea Turner hitting three homers in the WBC. There is no mercy rule in the semifinals, and USA took advantage of every opportunity to score. They’re now awaiting the winner of the Japan vs. Mexico game, with the championship game scheduled for Tuesday night. Wainwright pitched a quick fourth inning for USA, retiring 12 of the last 14 batters he faced. The pitch limit in this round is 80, and it’s uncertain how much longer he’ll pitch. USA has the bases loaded with one out in the third, with the opportunity to put the game out of reach.
Team USA Advances to World Baseball Classic Final after Beating Cuba 14-2
Team USA advances to the championship round of the World Baseball Classic after beating Cuba 14-2. With only six more outs to clinch a spot in the championship round, USA scored in every inning and dominated Cuba from start to finish.
Trea Turner Homers Twice as USA Rolls Past Cuba
The game ended quickly in the ninth inning after a Cedric Mullins homer, with USA leading 14-2. Brady Singer is expected to close out the game with three outs, as Mikolas has already reached his pitch limit of 80 pitches this round.
Trea Turner was a standout player, hitting two homers and leading off the eighth with a chance at a three-homer game. He now has three homers in 24 hours, making it four in the tournament, which leads the WBC.
USA Scores in Every Inning, Dominates Cuba
USA took an early lead and never looked back. With a 13-2 lead after eight innings, Trout was the only USA player without a hit until he doubles to right, giving USA a 13-2 lead. Goldschmidt scored four RBI’s and had another big hit to score two more runs.
Cuba scored a run back in the fifth inning, but it was not enough to make a comeback. There is no mercy rule in this round, so USA continued to score in every inning. With the game well in hand, USA began to empty their bench in the sixth, with Bobby Witt Jr. and Jeff McNeil coming in at third and second base.
Championship Round: USA vs. Mexico or USA vs. Japan
USA now awaits the winner of the Japan vs. Mexico game on Monday night, with the championship game scheduled for Tuesday night. It will be either a USA-Mexico rematch or a USA-Japan heavyweight fight, but Team USA is ready to take on any challenger.
USA Leads 5-1 as They Score in Every Inning Against Cuba
Team USA takes an early lead against Cuba, leading 5-1 after three innings. Wainwright pitches a quick fourth inning, retiring 12 of the last 14 batters he faced, and his pitch count sits at 64. The pitch limit in this round is 80, and with USA scoring in every inning thus far, it’s uncertain how much longer he’ll pitch.
USA Has Chance to Put Cuba Away
USA has the bases loaded with one out in the third, with the opportunity to put the game out of reach. Cuba is on their third pitcher of the game, but USA has a chance to add on and secure a spot in the championship round.
Arenado singled and Schwarber took a pitch to the leg, with Cuba opting to use a pitcher with an 88 mph fastball. USA is taking advantage of every opportunity, and with Trea Turner hitting his third homer of the WBC, it’s clear that he’s a pretty good No. 9 hitter.
No Mercy Rule in Semifinals
There is no mercy rule in the semifinals, and USA is taking full advantage of the opportunity to score. Cuba may have some good arms in their bullpen, but they’re struggling to keep up with USA’s offense. With the score at 5-1, it’s uncertain how the game will end, but Team USA is ready to take on any challenger in the championship round.
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