End to match
Miranda strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
9- Up
Cuthbert strikes out swinging, 2 outs.
9- Up
Alegria grounder out to SS, 1 out.
9 | Up
Pitching Change: Robert Stock replaces Richard Bleier.
End | 8 Inning
Gelof out on a grounder to 3B, 3 outs.
8- Down
Stubbs connects for a double, Mendlinger and Horwitz score.
8- Down
Michael Wielansky grounds into a force out, pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga to catcher Melvin Novoa. Ryan Lavarnway out at home. Spencer Horwitz to 3rd. Noah Mendlinger to 2nd. Michael Wielansky to 1st.
8- Down
Noah Mendlinger reaches on catcher's interference by Melvin Novoa. Noah Mendlinger to 1st.
8- Down
Spencer Horwitz singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Benard. Jakob Goldfarb scores. Ryan Lavarnway to 3rd. Spencer Horwitz to 2nd.
8- Down
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jakob Goldfarb replaces Alex Dickerson.
8- Down
Lavarnway receives hit by pitch.
8- Down
Dickerson singles.
8 | Down
Mervis hits grounder to 2B, 1 out.
8- Down
Cambio de lanzador: Jonathan Loaisiga reemplaza a Carlos Teller.
Cambio en Defensa: Isaac Benard sustituye a Dwight Britton, noveno bateador, jugando en el jardín izquierdo.
Middle | 8 Inning
Leyton pops out with a line out to CF, 3 outs.
8- Up
Montes strikes out swinging, 2 outs.
8- Up
Britton strikes out swinging, 1 out.
8- Up
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Dwight Britton replaces Norlando Valle.
8- Up
Change of pitchers: Richard Bleier replaces Zack Weiss.
End | 7 Inning
Pederson pops out with line out to RF, 3 outs.
7 | Down
Gelof strikes out swinging, 2 outs.
7- Down
Stubbs pops out on a line out to 1B, 1 out.
Middle | 7 Inning
Bermudez strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
7- Up
Blandino fly out to RF, 2 outs.
7- Up
Defensive Substitution: Michael Wielansky replaces Danny Valencia, batting 9th, playing shortstop.
7- Up
Novoa fly out to CF, 1 out
End | 6 Inning
Valencia hits into double play, 3 outs. Big zero for Nicaragua.
6- Down
Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Danny Valencia replaces Ty Kelly.
6- Down
Pitching Change: Carlos Teller replaces Osman Gutierrez.
6- Down
Mendlinger gets a hit by pitch, bases loaded for Israel.
6- Down
Horwitz gets a hit by pitch, Dickerson to 2B.
6- Down
Lavarnway strikes out swinging, 1 out.
6- Down
Pitching Change: Osman Gutierrez replaces Leo Crawford.
6- Down
Dickerson singles.
Middle | 6 Inning
Miranda strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
6- Up
Cuthbert pops out to 2B, 2 outs.
6- Up
Alegría strikes out swinging, 1 out.
6- Up
Pitching Substitution
Pitching Change: Zack Weiss replaces Josh Wolf.
End | 5 Inning
Mervis pops out to LF, 3 outs.
5- Down
Pederson connects for a double.
5- Down
Gelof pops out with a line out to 2B, 2 outs.
5- Down
Stubbs pops out to catcher, 1 out
Middle | 5 Inning
Leyton connects for a double, Bermudez scores. Leyton is tagged out reaching 3B. 3 outs
5- Up
Montes strikes out without throwing, 2 outs.
5- Up
Valle sacrifice bunt, Bermudez advanced to 2B. 1 out.
5- Up
Bermudez receives walks.
5- Up
Pitching Change: Josh Wolf replaces Dean Kremer.
End | 4 Inning
Kelly strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
4- Down
Mendlinger hits line out to 3B, 2 outs
4-Down
Horwitz grounded a short ball, grounded out via catcher to first base. 1 out
Middle | 4 Inning
Blandino strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
4- Up
Novoa grounded out to 3B, 2 outs.
4- Up
Miranda fly out to 2B, 1 out
End | 3 Inning
Lavarnway pops out with fly out to catcher, 3 outs.
3- Down
Dickerson pops out with fly out to SS, 2 outs.
3- Down
Matt Mervis walks.
3- Down
Pederson grounded grounder to 1B, 1 out.
3- Down
Pitching Change: Leo Crawford in
Middle | 3 Inning
Cuthbert strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
3- Up
Single by Alegria, Montes to 3B.
3- Up
Leyton strikes out swinging, 2 outs.
3- Up
Montes singled
3- Up
Valle hits a line out to CF, 1 out
End | 2 Inning
Gelof struck out without throwing, 3 outs.
2- Down
Stubbs pops out with fly out to SS, 2 outs.
2- Down
Kelly grounded into bases on balls. Mendlinger advanced to 2B.
2- Down
Mendlinger reaches base on an error by 1B.
2- Down
Horwitz strikes out swinging, 1 out.
End | 2 Inning
Bermudez hit bunt, Blandino grounded out to 2B. 3 outs.
2- Up
Blandino connects for a single. Miranda to 3B.
2- Up
Melvin Novoa strikes out on a foul tip. 2 outs
2- Up
Miranda receives walks.
2- Up
Cuthbert pops out with fly out to RF, 1 out.
End | 1 Inning
Lavarnway strikes out swinging, 3 outs.
1- Down
Dickerson gets walk, bases loaded.
1- Down
Single by Mervis, Pederson to 3B.
1- Down
Pederson gets hit by pitch.
1- Down
Gelof hits into a double play. 2 outs
1- Down
Stubbs connects single.
Middle | 1 Inning
Alegria pops out with fly out to CF, 3 outs.
1- Up
Leyton pops out to 3B, 2 outs.
1- Up
Montes fly out to CF, 1 out
PLAY BALL
The game is already being played in Miami. Montes at bat, Kremer on the mound.
Lineup- Nicaragua
Montes CF
Leyton SS
Alegría 3B
Cuthbert 1B
Miranda DH
Novoa C
Blandino 2B
Bermudez RF
Valle LF
P: Medrano
Match openers
Dean Kremer will be Israel's starter for this match. Meanwhile, Ronald Medrano will open the game for Nicaragua.
Lineup- Israel
Israel readies for Nicaragua in their 1st game of the 2023 WBC! 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱⚾️⚾️⚾️🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/nYv0bfW8kx — Sports Rabbi (@thesportsrabbi) March 12, 2023
Start of coverage
We begin our coverage of the second match of the second day of group D, between Nicaragua and Israel, everything that happens in this match we will tell you here on VAVEL.
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How and where to watch Nicaragua vs Israel live?
If you want to watch the match on TV, it will be broadcast on Fox Sports and Fox Deportes.
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The Stadium
The venue for this game will be loanDepot park, the first venue in the tournament's history to host games in all three rounds of a World Baseball Classic in the same year. Group D matches, two quarterfinal matches, the semifinals and the finals of the event will be played here.
It has a capacity of 36742 spectators.
Key Player - Israel
Joc Pederson, the American outfielder of Jewish descent, who belongs to the San Francisco Giants, will be in charge of leading the Israelis, who are looking to qualify for the second round.
Key player - Nicaragua
Right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga of the New York Yankees is the great figure of the Nicaraguan team and will be looking to contribute his experience to the team.
Roster- Israel
Pitchers: Brandon Gold, Colton Gordon, Dean Kremer, Robert Stock, Richard Bleier, Daniel Federman, Jake Fishman, Andrew Gross, Rob Kaminsky, Alex Katz, Evan Kravetz, Kyle Molnar, Bubby Rosman, Jacob Steinmetz, Joey Wagman, Jack Weinberger, Zack Weiss, Josh Wolf.
Catchers: Ryan Lavarnway, Garrett Stubbs.
Infielders: Zack Gelof, Ty Kelly, Noah Mendlinger, Matt Mervis, Danny Valencia, Michael Wielansky.
Outfielders: Alex Dickerson, Jakob Goldfarb, Spencer Horwitz, Joc Pederson.
Managers & Coachs: Ian Kinsler (Manager), Brad Ausmus (Bench Coach), Jerry Narron (Bench Coach), Kevin Youkilis (Hitting Coach), Josh Zeid (Pitching Coach), Tyger Pederson (First Base Coach), Blake Gailen (Third Base Coach), Nate Fish (Bullpen Coach), Tal Erel (Coach), Simon Rosenbaum (Coach).
How is Israel coming to the WBC?
This is Israel's debut in the WBC 2023, in its second participation in the classic, the Israelis want to compete and try to enter the group of finalists in the so-called Group of Death.
Roster- Nicaragua
Pitchers: Joaquín Acuña, Leo Crawford, Fidencio Flores, Kevin Gadea, Osman Gutiérrez, Duque Hebbert, Jonathan Loáisiga, Ronald Medrano, Erasmo Ramírez, J.C. Ramírez, Roniel Raudes, Carlos Rodríguez, Carlos Teller, Junior Tellez and Rodney Theophile.
Catchers: Rodolfo Bone and Melvin Novoa.
Infielders: Benjamín Alegría, Alex Blandino, Cheslor Cuthbert, Steven Leyton, Iván Marín, Elían Miranda, Juan Montes, Milkar Pérez and Wuillians Vásquez.
Outfielders: Isaac Benard, Sandy Bermúdez, Dwight Britton and Norlando Valle.
Managers & Coaches: Sandor Guido (Manager), Julio Sanchez (Bench coach), Jorge De Paula (Pitching coach), Cairo Murillo (Pitching coach), Luis Alen (Hitting coach), Jenrry Roa (First base coach), Franklin Lopez (Third base coach), Yader Roa (Batting practice coach).
How does Nicaragua arrive to the WBC 2023?
Nicaragua is playing its first WBC in history, in its debut against Puerto Rico on Saturday, losing by a score of 9-1 and now in a head-to-head match against Israel will be looking for a win that will allow them to maintain their chances of qualification.
Group D action continues
This Saturday the action in Group D of the WBC 2023 was on, Puerto Rico and Nicaragua played first, the Puerto Ricans won 9-1, while in the closing we had the great classic of the first day between Dominican Republic and Venezuela, the patriots against all odds defeated 5-1 to Quisqueya giving the first big surprise of this classic.
Welcome
Good morning to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the blog commentary of the Nicaragua vs Israel match, corresponding to the second day of Group D of the World Baseball Classic 2023. The match will take place at the Ioan Depor Park Stadium at 12:00 noon US Eastern Time.