Team USA advanced to the World Baseball Classic championship game for the second consecutive year after defeating Team Cuba 14-2 in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
Despite a poor defensive start with Adam Wainwright as the starting pitcher, the U.S. offense shifted into high gear to put the game out of reach.
Everything hinges on Tuesday night.
But, doing so in the championship game will be more difficult. Team USA has not yet know its opponent, as Japan and Mexico will face off in Monday’s second semifinal showdown. The only unbeaten team remaining in this tournament is Japan, while Mexico handed the United States its lone loss in group play.
This is all you need to know about Team USA in the WBC championship game:
When does Team USA play in the WBC championship game?
On March 21, 2023, Team USA will compete in the World Baseball Classic championship game.
What time does Team USA play in the WBC championship?
The 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game will begin at 7 p.m. ET at loanDepot park in Miami.
What channel is the WBC championship game?
FOX Sports 1 will broadcast the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game featuring Team USA.
How to stream Team USA’s WBC championship game
The 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game will also be streamed on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports mobile application.
Who will start for Team USA in the WBC championship game?
Merrill Kelly of the Arizona Diamondbacks is slated to start for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game. Kelly threw three innings in Team USA’s 3-2 Pool C victory over Colombia, allowing four hits, two runs, two walks, and one strikeout on 61 pitches (36 strikes).
Who will Team USA face in the WBC championship?
The United States will face either Japan or Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship game. The semifinal between Japan and Mexico will begin on Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
The United States has not met Japan in this tournament, however, Nick Martinez was the starting pitcher in their 11-5 loss to Mexico in pool play. It will either be a confrontation with the country with the most WBC championships (Japan, with 2) or a search for vengeance against Mexico.