Netherlands Shocks Cuba in World Baseball Classic Opener

World Baseball Classic Openers: Cuba vs. Netherlands




The 2017 World Baseball Classic is set to kick off with a bang as Cuba and the Netherlands face off in the tournament opener. The two teams will meet in Tokyo, Japan on March 6th for the first game of the tournament.




Cuba is one of the most successful teams in the tournament, having won the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006 and finishing as runner-up in 2009. The team is led by manager Victor Mesa, who has been with the team since 2009. The Cuban roster is filled with experienced players, including Yulieski Gourriel, Alfredo Despaigne, and Yosvani Alarcon.




The Netherlands, on the other hand, is making its fourth appearance in the tournament. The team is managed by former Major League Baseball player Hensley Meulens, who has been with the team since 2013. The Dutch roster is filled with talented players, including Xander Bogaerts, Didi Gregorius, and Jonathan Schoop.


The game between Cuba and the Netherlands is sure to be an exciting one. Both teams have the talent and experience to make a deep run in the tournament, and the winner of this game will have a great chance of advancing to the next round. It will be interesting to see how the two teams match up against each other, and who will come out on top.


No matter the outcome, the World Baseball Classic opener between Cuba and the Netherlands is sure to be an exciting one. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN, and fans around the world will be tuning in to see who will come out on top.