USA vs Venezuela WBC: Lineups, Start Time, and TV listings

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USA vs Venezuela WBC: Lineups, Start Time, and TV listings

The last quarterfinal game of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) will take place between Team USA and Team Venezuela on March 18. The game will start at 7 p.m. local time and will be played at LoanDepot Park, Miami, Florida. Here's everything you need to know about the fixture:

Probable starting lineups

Team USA:

  1. Mookie Betts, RF
  2. Mike Trout, CF
  3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
  4. Nolan Arenado, 3B
  5. Kyle Schwarber, DH
  6. Kyle Tucker, LF
  7. Tim Anderson, 2B
  8. J. T. Realmuto, C
  9. Trea Turner, SS

Team Venezuela:

  1. Jose Altuve, 2B
  2. Ronald Acuna Jr., CF
  3. Luis Arraez, 1B
  4. Salvador Perez, C
  5. Gleyber Torres, DH
  6. Andres Gimenez, SS
  7. Anthony Santander, RF
  8. Eugenio Suarez, 3B
  9. David Peralta, LF

As for the pitchers, Martin Perez of the Texas Rangers is expected to start for Venezuela while the USA will go with White Sox star Lance Lynn. Both have had a good run at the WBC.

Here's the television schedule for the next few days of the tournament:

  • March 18, 7 p.m. (EST) United States vs. Venezuela - Quarterfinal
  • March 19, 7 p.m. (EST) Cuba vs. Quarterfinal 4 winner - Semifinal
  • March 20, 7 p.m. (EST) Japan vs. Mexico - Semifinal

For viewers in the United States, FuboTV is an excellent way to watch live streaming of the World Baseball Classic. It offers multiple channels like FS1 and FS2 that broadcast all the games of the tournament. Other options to watch the game live include Hulu and Prime Video, among several others. Other countries also provide several regional options to watch the tournament.

USA vs Venezuela promises to be the biggest quarterfinal matchup in the WBC

It will be a matchup between the two international baseball heavyweights. Both the USA and Venezuela lineups are stacked with MLB stars who are at the peak of their game. The game will feature several MVPs and All-Stars on both sides of the contest. Team USA stars the likes of Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, while Team Venezuela have Luis Arraez and Ronald Acuna Jr.

Both teams will be looking to advance further in the tournament and earn a spot in the semifinals. The USA won the WBC in 2017 and will be looking to defend their title, while Venezuela are still seeking their first championship. The game is sure to be a highly competitive matchup between the two talented teams.

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