Coming off a loss against the Netherlands yesterday, Panama was able to bounce back on day two and beat Venezuela 4-2 at Estadio Panamericano on Sunday in the Premier12.
The game started out back and forth. Ramon Flores hit an RBI double scoring Alexi Armarista to give Venezuela the early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning.
Carlos Quiroz got Panama on the board and tied the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning to tie it 1-1. Then, Panama would take the lead in the bottom of the third when lead-off hitter Edgard Muñoz hit an RBI single up the middle to make it a 2-1 game.
Carlos Quiroz with an oppo taco bomb to tie the game at one for Panama ???????? #premier12 pic.twitter.com/paHyFJ85Zc
— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) November 10, 2024
Venezuela answered back in the top of the fourth inning with a balk called on Panama pitcher Dario Agrazal. That would score Jermaine Palacios, tying the game up at 2-2.
A balk by the Panama pitcher Dario Agrazal ties this game at 2 #premier12 pic.twitter.com/sohbJrZne8
— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) November 10, 2024
Both teams remained neck and neck for most of the middle innings until the bottom of the sixth inning. This is when Panama went ahead into control with a sac fly by Ruben Tejada which scored Muñoz making it 3-2. Jhonny Santos then hit a solo home run to extend Panama’s lead to 4-2. Muñoz and Santos led the way in hitting for Panama as they had two hits each.
Enrique Burgos did a great job in closing out the game for the Panamanians. He pitched the final 2 1/3 innings and recorded two strikeouts. He also gave up no hits, walks, or runs during his stretch.
Both Panama and Venezuela are now 1-1 in the Premier12 following their first two games.
Panama’s next game will be against Mexico in Estadio Panamericano on Monday, Nov. 11. The first pitch will be at 9:00 p.m. EST.
Venezuela will try to bounce back from their loss today in a game against the United States in Tepic, Mexico at Coloso Del Pacifico. The game will be on Monday, Nov. 11, with the first pitch also at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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Premier12 – 12 Teams in 12 Days: Panama
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