Italy vs Cuba: Times, how to watch on TV, stream online | World Baseball Classic
All the info you need to know on the World Baseball Classic game between Italy and Cuba at Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium on March 9 at 6 a.m. ET
Italy will go up against Cuba in a Pool A matchup of the World Baseball Classic. The game will be held at the Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taiwan, where all games of the pool will take place.
You can watch a live stream of the Italy vs. Cuba game on FuboTV.
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When does Italy vs Cuba start?
The Pool A game between Italy and Cuba will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
- 6 a.m. ET
- 3 a.m. PT
How to watch Italy vs Cuba
The Italy vs. Cuba game can be watched on Tubi TV. You can also watch a live stream of the match on Fubo TV.
Regardless, Italy-Cuba is the most delicious matchup of eponymous pork-based sandwiches in international sports
— Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) March 8, 2023
Italy vs Cuba preview
Team Italy
Italy will be aiming to start their Classic campaign with a victory in their opener, led by MLB player Vinnie Pasquantino. The first baseman delivered a solid rookie season with the Kansas City Royals, hitting .295 with 10 home runs over 72 games. Hall of Famer Mike Piazza is the team’s manager.
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Team Cuba
Cuba will be looking to bounce back after losing their first game against the Netherlands, in a match featuring the two favorites to advance in the pool. Cuba scored first, but managed only three hits in the opener, which ended at 4-2. It’s the first time that Major League Baseball players are included in the country’s roster. They will be depending on Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, who recorded a .946 OPS in 2021 and made his professional debut in the Cuban National Series at the age of 18, hitting .401 with 12 home runs in 53 games.