Panama concluded its participation in Group A of the World Baseball Classic with A 2-0 win over Italy and although minimal, they have a chance to qualify, when the remaining date for the matches in this ‘Pool’ remains.
The Panama races were for a hosted by Jose Ramos at the top of the second episode ia single by Allen Cordobawho drove in the run scored by Ramos in the seventh.
Excellent assembly job Harold Araúz, Humberto Mejía, Alberto Baldonado and Javi Guerrahe limited the Italians to just 5 goals in the entire game to shut them out.
Later, Taiwan defeated the Netherlands 9-5 and left the group according to the following schedule: Taiwan and the Netherlands are leading with a 2-1 ratio, followed by Panama with 2-2, and close behind are Italy and Cuba with 1-2.
The group is defined this Sunday, with matches Cuba-Taiwan and Italy-Netherlands.
There are several options that could happen, after these two commitments, however, what seems to be the fact is that even if they do not qualify for the next round, Panama would guarantee its participation in the next World Classic, which will be held in 2027.
The format of the tournament determines that the first two places advance to the next round of the Classic, while the third and fourth places qualify for the next edition of the World Classic, while whoever finishes last will have to fight for their classification.
The Panamanian team scored more in this World Classic than in the previous two they played in, 2006 and 2009.. The team won its first two games in such a tournament, defeating Taiwan 12-5 and Italy 2-0.
Losses were against Netherlandsfor tight 1-2 and before Cuba4-13.
Source: Panama America
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