In the World Baseball Classic, the USA defeated Cuba 14-2 after a close call against Venezuela 9-7 over the weekend. Homers by Trea Turner, of the Philadelphia Phillies, made the difference in both games.
The USA now awaits the winner of the Mexico vs. Japan game on Monday, 20 March 2023. Both Japan and USA have won WBC titles before. Japan won in 2006 and 2009. The USA is the defending champion, having won the previous 2017 championship.
The playoffs are set for Tuesday, 21 March 2023 in Miami, Florida.
The Dominican Republic and the USA were the two favorites in the championship. The DR did not make it beyond the first round.
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20 March 2023