The U.S. team defeated Cuba in the consolation match to take home the bronze medal.

Japan would later beat Korea in the playoffs and win the tournament after defeating Cuba in the finals, 10-6.

Mexico advanced to the Final Round, some three times defeated Cuba.

In the third-place match, China defeated Cuba for the bronze medal.

The women were impressive again, defeating Cuba, 96-78, for the second time in three days.

But the bronze medal the Americans won by defeating Cuba, 88-74, is very likely to be more of a reminder of the gold that got away.

In the other two games of the first round, the team defeated Cuba and Panama.

In the second game of the date, they defeated Cuba in a rematch 3:1.

Japan won the inaugural World Baseball Classic, defeating Cuba in the final.

The United States won the gold medal by defeating Cuba 4-0.