Venezuela vs Puerto Rico LIVE They play day two of Group D of the 2023 World Baseball Classic today Sunday March 12. Both teams had dream debuts last Saturday the 11th so they will now be looking to get a second win to to define who will take the lead Table of Positions. La República Deportes brings you all the events of the duel that will be held at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida (USA).
Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico LIVE: Follow the events of the game for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico LIVE: How did Pablo López fare at LoanDepot Park?
The starting pitcher for Venezuela against Puerto Rico knows Miami Marlins Stadium well, having played for that team between 2018 and 2022. There he pitched a 14-15 record with a 3.45 ERA and 268 guillotines in 284 innings, according to the Meridiano newspaper.
Venezuela vs Puerto Rico LIVE: Llaneros and Boricuas opener numbers
For Venezuela, the starting rotation includes Jhoulys Chacín, Luis García, Pablo López, Jesús Luzardo, Germán Márquez, Martín Pérez, Eduardo Rodríguez and Ranger Suárez. All combined have a 384-347 (.525) record and a 4.23 ERA in MLB.
On the Puerto Rican side, starting pitchers are José Berríos, Marcus Stroman, Dominic Hamel, Héctor Santiago and José de León. They have a 207-177 (.539) record and a 4.01 ERA in MLB and minor leagues.
The day before, Venezuela beat the Dominican Republic, one of the favorites to win the championship, 5-1 in their first win against the Dominicans in the tournament’s history. On the other hand, Puerto Rico had no mercy on Nicaragua and defeated it with a resounding 9-1.
Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico LIVE: When is the game for the 2023 World Baseball Classic?
The game Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico for the World Baseball Classic starts at the following times depending on location:
- Venezuela, Puerto Rico, United States (Miami): 7:00 p.m
- Colombia, Panama, Peru: 6:00 p.m
- Mexico, Nicaragua: 5 p.m
- Chile, Argentina: 8 p.m
- Spain: 00:00 (Monday 13).
Venezuela debuted on the right foot in the World Baseball Classics. Photo: AFP
Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico LIVE: Pitchers for the March 12 game
These are the likely starting pitchers for the Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico game for Group D of the 2023 World Baseball Classic:
- COME: Pablo Lopez
- PUR: Jose Berrios.
Where to watch World Baseball Classic LIVE in Venezuela?
If you live in Venezuela you can watch LIVE coverage of all Vinotinto World Baseball Classic 2023 games on these channels:
- Televen
- Venevision
- IVC
- ByM Sport
- Simple TV.
Puerto Rico tops the standings after overwhelmingly defeating Nicaragua. Photo: AFP
Where to watch World Baseball Classic LIVE in Puerto Rico?
If you live in Puerto Rico, you can follow all the Puerto Rican team games through the WAPA Deportes signal.