We are only a few days away from the action when the LVBP All-Stars will face the Japan Breeze at Estadio Monumental Simon Bolivar in Venezuela. The game will take place on December 10 at 7 PM EST, with Ozzie Guillen managing the LVBP All-Stars. He will be tasked with facing Venezuelan icon Alex Ramirez, who will be managing the Japan Breeze. Venezuela has announced its roster for the upcoming game. Here is who will be joining Ozzie Guillen:
Starting Lineup (in order by position):
C: Wilson Ramos*
1B: Renato Nunez* 2B: Harold Castro* 3B: Yangervis Solarte* SS: Gabriel Arias*
LF: Jose Pirela*
CF: Lorenzo Cedrola RF: Moises Gomez DH: Jose A. Martinez*
Reserves:
C: Jesus Sucre*
C: Wilmer Perez
IF: Jose Peraza*
IF: Luis Suisbel
OF: Oswaldo Arcia* OF: Gorkys Hernandez*
Pitchers:
*-denotes MLB experience
Several players on this team have MLB experience, while several others have played in minor-league baseball for a few seasons. With the most experience, Wilson Ramos will be looking to lead Venezuela’s offense and behind the hot-hitting of Renato Nunez and Harold Castro, who earned Player of the Month Awards in LVBP.
The Japan Breeze have arrived in Venezuela, where they are currently practicing at several facilities around Venezuela to gear up for the action this upcoming Tuesday. It truly is remarkable to see how the LVBP continues to demonstrate the commitment to the growth of baseball, helping to celebrate the passion of uniting countries from different continents.