The game takes place at the Taipei Tianmu Baseball stadium, in the Shilin District, whose synthetic grass is now treated with drying material and those responsible will determine within 30 minutes if it is possible -or not- to continue the fight corresponding to group B.

Both teams are in dire need of victories, as they fell before Puerto Rico (0-5) and Mexico (2-3), respectively, in their first appearances in the universal competition of the category.

For the Cuban cause, manager Alain Álvarez placed right-hander Roberto Hernández in the box, whose fastball exceeds 90 miles, enjoys good control and exhibits a wide international career.

Álvarez dominated the first inning without setbacks, while the Caribbean team has a man at third base (outfielder Cristian Hidalgo) and one out in the bottom half of the opening inning.

The world contest started last Thursday and will run until the coming 23, with the participation of 12 casts divided into two segments that will deliver three tickets per capita to the Super Round.

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