Cuba leads the Netherlands 5-0 in the top of the fourth. The Dutch offense has just a walk so far through three innings. A win by Cuba means they advance to the next round along with Puerto Rico.
Update: Cuba is up 6-0 in the top of the sixth inning. Cuban pitcher are striking out a batter an inning.
Update: The Netherlands is trying to mount a comeback. Simon singles with the bases loaded to drive in two and make the score Cuba 6, The Netherlands 2 in the bottom of the 6th.
Update: That comeback was short lived. Cuba is batting in the 7th with four runs scored in the inning, extending their lead to 10-2.
Update: Cuba wins 11-2. They’ll advance to the next round along with Puerto Rico. That should be a great draw.
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