Mexico City / 09.26.2021 22:58:14
Left-handed pitcher Dariel Fernández and outfielders Diasmany Palacio and Reinaldo Lazaga they defected this Sunday from the Cuban team that participates in Mexico in the U23 Baseball World Cup, which adds six casualties.
The Cubans, led by mentor Eriel Sánchez, they began to suffer abandonment upon arrival at the Mexico City airport; pitchers Ubert Mejías and Luis Dany Morales and catcher Loidel Rodríguez were the first to resign from the team to try to become professionals in the United States.
The Cuban authorities confirmed the casualties, surprising for the manager Sánchez, who before leaving Cuba assured that his players were reliable, by mentioning “patriotism” as a requirement they subjected baseball players to to be chosen as selected.
Cuba beat Germany 10-3 this Sunday and added his second victory with a loss, after losing 5-0 to defending champion Mexico on Friday and beating Taiwan 2-1 on Saturday.
This Monday, Cubans will face Czech Republic, which gave the surprise of the tournament so far, by beating Mexico 5-1 on the opening day. The Cubans will close their participation in group A against Dominican Republic, before which they postponed the duel scheduled for last Thursday.
When referring to desertions, Cuban authorities said they are the consequence of the cancellation of a agreement between the Cuban Baseball FederationHe and the Major League Baseball, which was never put into practice.
If the escapes continue, the Caribbean team will find it difficult to finish the competition. At the moment he has already suffered three casualties from his pitching staff, including one of the starting pitchers, Ubert Mejías.
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source https://pledgetimes.com/six-cubans-from-the-u23-baseball-team-escape-in-mexico/
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