The Cuban team travelled to Taipei and won their first of several exhibition matches. They beat World Cup of Baseball host Chinese Taipei 6-2. Cuba had eleven hits, opposed to four of Taiwan.
Yulieski GUERRIEL hit two doubles. Yoandry URGELLES was three for four. Eduardo PARET had two RBI.
Aroldis CHAPMAN gave up only three walks in four innings. He is scheduled as the probable opening day starter for his team.