US EditionPuerto Rico Debuts Against Colombia in the World Classic
Seth Lugo pitched four-plus innings of three-hit shutout ball and Edwin Díaz closed the game as Puerto Rico dominated Colombia 5-0 in the World Baseball Classic opener.
- On Friday, Puerto Rico hosted Colombia at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, beating Colombia 5-0 as right-handed starter Seth Lugo made a successful World Baseball Classic return.
- Seth Lugo opened the game, working four-plus innings of three-hit ball and escaping second- and fourth-inning jams before leaving in the fifth for reliever Rico Garcia.
- With strong home support, Tito Polo supplied a key pinch-hit, and Edwin Díaz closed the game by striking out the side, earning cheers from the crowd at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
- The win puts Puerto Rico national baseball team in early control of Pool A, while the Colombia national baseball team remains a longshot in DraftKings Sportsbook odds.
- The matchup featured notable MLB talent, including Heliot Ramos and Nolan Arenado, while Colombia leaned on veteran starter Jose Quintana and prospect Michael Arroyo, with Quintana posting a 3.96 ERA last season.
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By EFE - Puerto Rico blanked Colombia 5-0 on Friday in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic for both teams, just hours after Cuba opened Group A action with a resounding 3-1 victory over Panama at the same Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan. The celebration prepared by Puerto Rican fans in the stands of Hiram Bithorn Stadium was a resounding success: Puerto Rico exceeded expectations, dominated a fearless opponent, and displayed the qua…
San Juan, 6 Mar (EFE).- Colombia must pass the page of the debut in the World Baseball Classic with defeat by 5-0 against Puerto Rico and find in the precision at bat the keys to straighten the course, said this Friday the manager José Mosquera. Colombians were devastated by the game of the locals in the closing match of the first day of the Group A played stadium Hiram Bithorn, of San Juan. “We have to materialize the opportunities we had. Thes…
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Lugo and Díaz pitch shutout ball for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic win
Seth Lugo has made a successful return to the World Baseball Classic. Lugo helped Puerto Rico to a 5-0 win over Colombia in their Group A opener.
With all his careers concentrated in the fifth inning,
The “Team Rubio” returns home under the command of Yadier Molina and debuts this Friday at the World Baseball Classic in front of a dangerous selection from Colombia.
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