all-star closer mason miller Will be available for Team USA in Tuesday night’s championship game of the World Baseball Classic against Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.
San Diego Padres Manager Craig Stammen announced Miller’s availability for the final on Monday It will depend on how Miller is feeling. after striking out the final two innings of Sunday’s semifinal win against the Dominican Republic.
Miller, who recorded 35 pitches of 100 mph or more during the tournament, played a key role in Team USA’s success in the WBC, recording 10 strikeouts in four innings of work and earning two saves in the team’s wins.
New York Mets star nolan mclean Will be the starting pitcher for the United States in Tuesday’s game at Miami’s LoanDepot Park aaron judge, roman anthony And kyle schwarber Lead a lineup trying to win the Americans’ second title and first since 2017.
“To go out there and compete with America on our chest obviously means the world,” McLean said.
Venezuela, led by all-stars Ronald Acuna Jr.., Maikel Garcia And louis erezwill begin Eduardo Rodriguez On the mound as it seeks its first championship in the sixth edition of the event, which began in 2006.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
