The first preparation match of the Cuban team that will attend the upcoming World Classic took place this Thursday, February 16, at 10:30 pm Cuba time.

The cast of the four letters was measured against the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters team, from the NPB, a cast with which catcher and outfielder Ariel Martínez from Matanzas will play next season.

Los Nippon defeated the Cuban national team by 11 runs to 2.

The Japanese professional team scored 1 run in the second inning, 4 in the third, 2 in the sixth, 3 in the 7th inning and 1 more in the eighth

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