Skenes vs Dominicans: World Baseball Classic Showdown
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Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates ace and Cy Young winner, takes the mound for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic semifinals against the Dominican Republic. This high-stakes matchup pits Skenes, a 23-year-old, against a formidable lineup featuring All-Stars and top sluggers like Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Manny Machado, and Julio Rodriguez. Skenes has previously dominated these hitters, but the Dominicans lead the Classic in runs, home runs, RBIs, and hits, with a slugging percentage over .637. Skenes is expected to throw around 70-75 pitches, aiming to extend into the sixth or seventh inning. The game is set for March 15th at loanDepot Park in Miami, with first pitch at 8 PM. This matchup could define Team USAs run in the tournament.
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