Pujols confirms Alcántara as the starting pitcher for the World Baseball Classic final

Pujols Reiterates His Pitching Strategy for the World Baseball Classic Final

The leader of the Dominican Republic, Albert Pujols, has made it clear that his pitching plan will remain unchanged if the team advances to the World Baseball Classic title game. Pujols reaffirmed his confidence in Sandy Alcántara as the starting pitcher for a possible tournament final.

“Alcántara will be our pitcher no matter what. If we have the opportunity to reach the final, he will be the one to take the ball,” said the manager.

Albert Pujols

The Dominican strategist emphasized that this decision will not change, regardless of the opponent they face in the championship game.

Unwavering Trust in Alcántara

Pujols expressed his full confidence in the Dominican right-hander, highlighting his quality and leadership on the mound. Even in jest, the leader expressed his enthusiasm, stating that the excitement would be such that even he himself would want to throw from the dugout if the team reaches the decisive match.

“I have a lot of faith in Sandy and hopefully we’ll be talking here on Tuesday after that game,” he commented.

Albert Pujols

Focus on the Final Goal

When asked about possible comparisons with Dominican teams from previous years, Pujols preferred not to get ahead of that analysis. The leader emphasized that the team’s priority is to achieve its objective on the field, before considering the historical legacy. “Right now it’s difficult to talk about comparisons. We are still two games away from achieving our goal, which is to win the championship,” he concluded.