It will be a rematch between Cuba and the Netherlands as the 2013 World Baseball Classic continues. If you can't watch the game at home, check out the live stream available, brought to you by MLB.com. This is a pivotal game for both teams as the loser will be sent to the compensation round and the winner will face Japan in the semifinal.
The Cubans and the Netherlands met in the past. It wasn't the result many expected as the Cubans were beaten. Both teams survived thanks to Chinese Tiapei dropping their first two meetings. Cuba defeated them 14-0 and after losing 16-4 to Japan, the Netherlands now has a chance to redeem itself an once again defeat Cuba and shock the world.
Cuba comes into the meeting as the No. 1 ranked team in the tournament, while the Netherlands is No. 7. Both teams want to win, there is no question about that, but they will depend on their hurlers to get them to the next level. On the mound for Cuba, Vladimir Garcia who is 30 years of age and right handed. The Nethelands will have Orlando Yntema, a 26-year-old right-hander, on the hill.
It's do or die for both teams. There will be no tomorrow.
In their last meeting, the Netherlands defeated Cuba 6-2 last Friday. The Cubans are hoping they can avoid any more surprises and put this round behind them as Japan awaits for the victor.
