A day after arriving in Florida, the national baseball team took to the Lawnwood Baseball Complex field this morning for their first practice session, heading into the Americas Qualification, scheduled to begin Monday in Port St. Lucie and West Palm. Beach, Florida.
The training lasted two hours, under the direction of ex-major league Juan “Igor” González.
“We feel well prepared physically and mentally, and we are putting the finishing touches on practicing plays and fundamentals with the guys. We are very confident that we are going to have a great tournament, but we cannot lower our guard. This tournament is of an incredible quality, very good ”, highlighted the mentor.
Upon landing in Florida, infielder Ozzie Martinez and right-hander Jason Garcia joined the team.
“There is no small enemy here. You have to play suspicious all the time, play the ball aggressive and intelligent, ”said González.
The first meeting of the national ninth will be against the Dominican Republic, at 1:00 PM on Monday at Clover Park in St. Lucie, the spring complex of the New York Mets. It will be broadcast live on WAPA Deportes.
“It is a big commitment against the Dominican Republic, which always has a good team. They are our eternal rivals, all waiting for this clash. I bet on my ‘pitching’, my defense and my little game, “said the national leader.
The second match will be on Tuesday at the same time against Nicaragua, at The Ballpark in West Palm Beach, the spring complex of the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals.
The Puerto Ricans will close the first round on Wednesday at 7:00 PM against the host team, the United States, in Port St. Lucie.
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