Cuba debuted today with a 3-1 victory over Panama in the VI World Baseball Classic. Winning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium and striking first with a win that ignites hopes.
Under the warm skies of the Puerto Rican capital and before an expectant stadium. The Cuban team took to the diamond with the weight of its history on its shoulders. With the determination of those who know that every pitch can determine the course of a tournament.
The team managed by Germán Mesa took control of the game in the second inning. Thanks to a powerful swing by Yoelquis Guibert, who launched the ball over the right-field bases off a fastball from the starting pitcher and losing pitcher, Logan Allen.
An inning later, the Cubans increased their lead when Yiddi Cappé hit a double and Yoan Moncada added the second home run of an offense that produced five hits.
Liván Moinelo remained on the mound for three and two-thirds innings. Allowing two hits, two walks, striking out four, and giving up no runs.
His replacement, Yariel Rodríguez, retired all seven batters he faced—three of them by strikeout. Enmanuel Chapman allowed the Panamanians’ only run on an RBI single by Johan Camargo.
Darién Nuñez got the final out of the seventh inning, and Yoan López. Raidel Martínez took care of the rest, keeping the final two scoreless innings.
On the same day, Colombia and the host nation, Puerto Rico, will face off at 6:00 p.m. local time. Also at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, in a game that will complete the first competitive picture of the group.
Cuba’s next game will be on Sunday against Colombia, while Panama will take on Puerto Rico tomorrow.
With information from Prensa Latina
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