On Wednesday, Venezuela and the Netherlands played at Estadio Panamericano. Venezuela defeated the Netherlands 11-0, eliminating them from Premier12.
Venezuela had a scorching start, with a four-run first inning and a four-run third inning, extending their lead to 8-0.
During this eight-run stretch, Venezuela tallied nine hits, and Herlis Rodriguez and Ehire Adrianza hit home runs. Adrianza also had a two-run double during this time in the first inning.
Ehire Adrianza with a 2 run double as Venezuela is pulling away #Premier12 🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/Q1tqviW3et
— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) November 14, 2024
Hernán Perez then homered for the second straight game to extend the Venezuela lead even further to 9-0.
Hernan Perez with a LONG home run as #Venezuela ready to move on to Tokyo!! #Premier12 🇻🇪🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/IE6548gGdb
— World Baseball Network (@WorldBaseball_) November 14, 2024
In the fifth inning, Adrianza hit his second home run of the game. This gave the Venezuelans a 10-0 lead.
In the 7th inning, Dixon Machado came on to pinch hit and knocked in Perez, extending the Venezuela lead to 11-0.
The game officially ended in the seventh inning under the run rule, resulting in Venezuela’s win. With the win, the Venezuelans earned a spot in the super round in Tokyo. The Netherlands, on the other hand, were eliminated because of their defeat.
🇻🇪💪 Venezuela win and is going to the Super Round in Tokyo! #Premier12 || @Premier12 | @TeamBeisbolVE pic.twitter.com/LxHhEqxIFr
— WBSC ⚾🥎 (@WBSC) November 14, 2024
The United States, Mexico, and Panama will compete for the final spot in pool A for the super round. All three teams will play on Thursday night.
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