WBC Live Stream: Spain vs. Puerto Rico Watch Free Online World Baseball Classic Game at 5:30 p.m. ET

Mar 08, 2013 04:55 PM EST

Spain faces Puerto Rico at 5:30 p.m. ET as both teams play in their World Baseball Classic for the first time this year. If you can't watch games at home, try the live stream at the end of the article allowing you to watch the game online. 

As both teams hit the field, it's important to point out that Puerto Rico is the actual home team in this tournament. They will enjoy true home field advantage as they hope to make some noise in the 2013 WBC. 

As for Spain, they've succeed in international competitions in sports all across the board. We know they're great in soccer, they competed against the USA in the 2012 London Olympics. They will definitely need some magic if they want to make it to the finals in this competition. 

On the mound for Puerto Rico will be Giancarlo Alvarado, the 35-year-old right hander. As for Spain, they will have Sergio Perez who's 29 years old and also a right hander. Rhiner Cruz is the only active major leaguer in the Spain roster.

In contrary, to Spain, Giovanni Soto, Yadier Molina, Mike Aviles, Carlos Beltran and Angel Pagan all have experience in the majors. Molina and Paga are champions from their teams successes in 2011 and 2012. 

Without a doubt, playing in front of their nation and their people will give them a boost. Expect Beltran, Molina and Pagan to carry the offense for Puerto Rico. 

Click here for the live stream of Puerto Rico vs. Spain.

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