HAVANA, Cuba, Nov 12 (ACN) The coaching staff of the Cuban team that will debut tomorrow against the Dominican Republic at the Premier 12 baseball tournament announced today the regular lineup that will play of the Tianmu Baseball Stadium.
According to mentor Armando Johnson, the batting order will feature Roel Santos in left field, Yoan Moncada at third base, Erisbel Arruebarrena at shortstop, Alfredo Despaigne designated hitter and Ariel Martinez at first base.
Yadir Drake in right field, Yoelquis Guibert in center field, Andrys Perez at catcher and Yadil Mujica will defend second base.
The pitcher will be left-handed Yoenni Yera, who said today during the training session that he felt focused since the first day of the training camp and in conditions to fulfill the task.
The important match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time, which will start the actions of group B, where Australia, South Korea, the reigning champions of Japan and the local Chinese Taipei have also been placed.
According to the competition system established by the World Baseball and Softball Confederation, the two best-placed teams in each group will advance to the super-round to be played in Japan, where the medalists will be determined.
Cuba announces roster for debut at WBSC Premier 12 tournament
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