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Cuba 12 China 0 (3.4.2013)

  • Infielder Jose Fernandez #8 of Cuba in action during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group A game between Cuba and China at Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome on March 4, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. KOJI WATANABE / STRINGER

  • Cuba's pitcher Alexander Rodriguez throws the ball against China during the seventh inning at the first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. Cuba beat China 12-0 with a called game at the seventh inning. KAZUHIRO NOGI / STAFF

  • Cuban manager Victor Mesa, right, hugs his staff member as coach Primitivo Diaz, left, points to the stands after their win over China in their World Baseball Classic first round game in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Cuba won 12-0. Koji Sasahara / AP

  • Cuba's first baseman Jose Abreu hits a grand slam off China's Liu Yu in the fifth inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Koji Sasahara / AP

  • Cuba's designated hitter Frederich Cepeda hits an RBI triple in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game against China in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Koji Sasahara / AP

  • Cuba's designated hitter Frederich Cepeda, right, is celebrated by coach Primitivo Diaz at third after hitting an RBI triple in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game against China in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Koji Sasahara / AP

  • Cuba's rightfielder Alexei Bell, right, celebrates with coach Primitivo Diaz as he rounds bases after hitting a two-run shot of China's Li Xin in the fourth inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Koji Sasahara / AP

  • Cuba's first baseman Jose Abreu, right, is celebrated by teammate Tomas Yasman at home after hitting a grand slam off China's Liu Yu in the fifth inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Koji Sasahara / AP

  • Cuba's Jose Abreu (R) is congratulated by teammates after his grand slam against China during the fifth inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Cuba's Jose Abreu reacts after his grand slam against China during the fifth inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Cuba's Jose Abreu (R) celebrates with a coach after his grand slam against China during the fifth inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Cuba's Alexei Bell (R) hits a two-run home run against China during the fourth inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Cuba's Alexei Bell (R) comes into home after hitting a two-run home run as China's catcher Meng Weiqiang (L) looks on during the fourth inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Cuba's starting pitcher Danny Betancourt throws against China during the first inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Cuba's Jose Abreu hits a grand slam against China during the fifth inning of their first-round Pool A game in the World Baseball Classic tournament in Fukuoka on March 4, 2013. KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP/Getty Images

  • Pitcher Xin Li #11 of China pitches during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group A game between Cuba and China at Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome on March 4, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. Adam Pretty / Getty Images

  • Pitcher Danny Betancourt #55 of Cuba throws to first base during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group A game between Cuba and China at Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome on March 4, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. Adam Pretty / Getty Images

  • China's catcher Meng Weiqiang breaks his bat pitched by Cuba's Danny Betancourt in the third inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game against Cuba in Fukuoka, Japan, Monday, March 4, 2013. Koji Sasahara / AP