LIVE: Venezuela eyes perfect record in Pool D finale (FS2)
MIAMI — With a 3-0 file, Venezuela has already secured a spot within the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals going into its Pool D finale towards Israel on Wednesday. A 4-0 file, nonetheless, would mark Venezuela’s first time going undefeated in pool play.
Israel fell in need of advancing to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive match following a 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. But the Israelis will attempt to end with a .500 mark, which might nonetheless be a profitable match given the groups they confronted.
Here is what you should find out about Wednesday afternoon’s matchup:
Where: loanDepot park in Miami.
How are you able to watch: The recreation between Venezuela and Israel is airing stay on FS2. Games can be found on FOX, FS1, FS2, Tubi or FOX Deporters, and each recreation will be streamed on-line within the FOX Sports App. For worldwide viewing choices, click on right here.
How are you able to hear: Live audio protection of all video games might be carried on Sirius XM, TuneIn, MLB.com and within the MLB App.
What’s at stake: The 20 groups have been positioned in 4 swimming pools of 5 groups for the primary spherical of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with every crew enjoying the others in its pool as soon as every and the groups with the 2 finest data in every pool on the finish of this spherical advancing to the knockout stage. Venezuela comes into the matchup with an unbeaten 3-0 file whereas Israel is available in 1-2 after dropping two straight. The different groups in Pool D are Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Matchup historical past: It’s the primary time the 2 sides will meet within the World Baseball Classic.
Anthony Santander, OF, Venezuela: Santander has been one of many hottest hitters of the match, hitting two homers and driving in 5 runs by way of three video games.
Joc Pederson, OF, Israel: Pederson is the largest title within the Israel lineup, however the World Series champion has but to make an affect in a recreation on this match. He has yet another probability on Wednesday.
