The Caribbean rivals clash in the World Baseball Classic when Cuba takes on Puerto Rico, and star closer Edwin Diaz will be a starter for the Puerto Rico national team.
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March 12, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Puerto Rican right fielder MJ Melendez (10) scores in the sixth inning against Venezuela at Londipo Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
How to watch Cuba vs. Puerto Rico
- date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- hour: 7 PM ET
- TV channels: fox sports 1
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Cuba and Puerto Rico meet in a key Pool A matchup at the World Baseball Classic, with both teams entering the game undefeated through the start of pool play. Cuba opened the tournament by beating Panama 3-1 and secured the victory with strong pitching and early power, and then won again to move up to 2-0 in the group. The Cuban lineup provided timely offense while the pitching staff limited opponents, helping San Juan Poole emerge as one of the early leaders.
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Puerto Rico started the tournament strong on home soil at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. The hosts opened their campaign with a 5-0 shutout win over Colombia thanks to a strong pitching performance and efficient offense, and carried that momentum to a 2-0 win in pool play. With both teams sitting at the top of the standings, this matchup between undefeated teams could play a key role in determining who secures a spot in the knockout stages of the World Baseball Classic.
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