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Skenes Faces Dominican Sluggers in WBC Semis
14 Mar
Summary
- Skenes starts for USA against undefeated Dominican Republic in WBC semifinals.
- He previously set a Team USA record with seven strikeouts in a WBC game.
- The game features numerous All-Stars from both Dominican Republic and USA.
Paul Skenes is scheduled to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic semifinals against the formidable Dominican Republic team. This crucial game is set for March 15 at loanDepot Park in Miami. It represents a significant start for Skenes, marking his third appearance for Team USA and fourth of the spring season.
Skenes has already demonstrated his pitching prowess in the tournament. He set a new Team USA record with seven strikeouts during four scoreless innings against Mexico on March 9. This dominant performance was preceded by an exhibition start against the San Francisco Giants on March 3, where he pitched three innings.
The Dominican Republic boasts an undefeated record and is considered one of the top teams in the WBC. Their lineup is filled with numerous All-Stars, potentially including Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto, and Julio Rodríguez. Skenes could also face Pirates teammate Oneil Cruz. Team USA will rely on Skenes to deliver a strong performance, potentially pitching up to 95 pitches.
