MIAMI — As fans arrived Sunday afternoon at loanDepot Park, they donned red, white and blue gear — the colors of the two nations facing off in a contentious matchup.
But for many, it’s more than a game.
The U.S. is now coming up against Cuba in a World Baseball Classic affair hosted in Miami, home to the largest Cuban American community in the country. This year’s meeting between the two teams has sparked a political battle — as well as protests — regarding the island nation’s appearance in the tournament.
