Team USA will take on Colombia in the World Baseball Classic on Friday, March 9th. The game will take place at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida with 7:00 pm ET start time. The game will be broadcasted on MLB Network.
This is the second game for both teams in Pool C. The United States lost their opener to the Dominican Republic, while Colombia was beaten by the host country, Puerto Rico. The US needs a win to keep their hopes alive to advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
Team USA is the favorite entering the game with a 4-5 chance to win, according to OddsShark. Colombia comes in as the underdog, with a 9-4 chance to pull off the upset win.
Team USA will be starting Danny Duffy in their matchup against Colombia. Duffy is a left-handed pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. He is coming off a strong season in 2016, where he had a record of 12-3 with a 3.51 ERA.
This will be the first-ever meeting between the United States and Colombia in an international baseball tournament. The winner of this game will face the loser of the Puerto Rico Vs Dominican Republic game, which takes place earlier in the day.
Overall, Team USA will look to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Dominican Republic in their opener. But they will not have it easy against a Colombia team that is looking to make a name for themselves in international baseball. Fans can catch all the action on MLB Network and see which team will come out on top in this classic matchup.
