Ariel Pestano belted a three-run homer to help Cuba power past hosts Mexico 16-4 on Thursday, the crushing victory sealing top spot for the Caribbean team in Pool B qualifying at the World Baseball Classic.
Frederich Cepeda and Yulieski Gourriel also hit home runs for Cuba in a game that was called after the seventh inning under the tournament's "mercy rule."
Mexico and Cuba, who had both already clinched berths in the next stage, now head to San Diego, California, where they will be joined in the second round by holders Japan and Olympic champions South Korea.
(Reuters)
Mexico and Cuba, who had both already clinched berths in the next stage, now head to San Diego, California, where they will be joined in the second round by holders Japan and Olympic champions South Korea.
(Reuters)