Cuba took on the USA in the semifinals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Cuba struck first when Adam Wainwright walked in a run. Paul Goldschmidt would answer with a two-run home run. Trea Turner added a solo home run in the second inning. Trea Turner would add another home run, a three-run in the sixth inning. Cedric Mullins added a solo shot in the eighth inning. Team USA won 14-2.