Puerto Rico vs Mexico: possible starting lineups for 2023 WBC quarterfinals | starting pitchers
The World Baseball Classic is into the quarterfinals and we look ahead to Mexico’s clash with Puerto Rico.
Mexico come into this World Baseball Classic quarterfinal as Pool C winners, taking apart Canada 10-3 -- with Randy Arozarena in fine form -- to top Pool C over the United States. Second spot in Pool D was snatched by Puerto Rico with a final day 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic. Now the two teams go head-to-head for a coveted place in the international semifinals, with Japan awaiting the victor.
The right to play in the #WorldBaseballClassic Semifinal is on the line. Who you got? pic.twitter.com/0SPsj5kfQB
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 17, 2023
That win for Puerto Rico was marred by the injury to Edwin Diaz as he celebrated. A torn patellar tendon in his right knee means he’ll miss the rest of the tournament. So let’s check who is available to start in this latest matchup.
Puerto Rico vs Mexico: starting pitchers
Chicago Cub starter Marcus Stroman, formerly of the Toronto Blue Jays and who represented the U.S. in 2017, will aim to be Puerto Rico’s star and he’ll be up against Julio Urias for Mexico, who undoubtedly will be.
Check out the full rosters for Puerto Rico and for Mexico.
Starters for tomorrow's matchup between Puerto Rico and Mexico have been announced
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 16, 2023
Marcus Stroman will face off against Julio Urías pic.twitter.com/vsfQMOSAsG
What time is Puerto Rico vs Mexico?
What you need for your diary:
- Puerto Rico vs Mexico will start at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on Friday 17 March.
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For details on how to watch the game, we’ve got you covered with our Puerto Rico vs Mexico mini-guide.
If you’re in the United States, you can watch a live stream of the quarterfinals on FuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Mexico’s lineup vs Puerto Rico
— Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling) March 17, 2023
1. LF Randy Arozarena
2. RF Alex Verdugo
3. 1B Joey Meneses
4. DH Rowdy Tellez
5. 3B Isaac Paredes
6. 2B Luis Urías
7. SS Alan Trejo
8. CF Alek Thomas
9. C Austin Barnes
SP Julio Urías pic.twitter.com/hsmmOtdfdC
Where will Puerto Rico vs Mexico play?
The quarterfinal between Puerto Rico and Mexico takes place at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.