Venezuela is getting ready to debut in the event that will take place in Mexico / Photo: Fevebéisbol Press
The Venezuelan national team held its first practice in Guadalajara, Mexico, ahead of its debut in the Premier12 tournament that will take place on Saturday against Mexico, reported Guillermo Yáber Yanos, member of the press department of the Venezuelan Federation of the discipline (Fevebeisbol). .
Omar López, team manager, led the practice in which his entire coaching staff, consisting of Néstor Corredor, Gerardo Parra, Wilfredo Romero, Jorge Cordova, Robinson Chirinos and Luis Ramírez, was present.
The team is already present almost in its entirety and will be complete for the opening game. The last to arrive at the delegation will be pitchers Ricardo Rodríguez and Liarvis Breto, in addition to catcher Carlos Pérez.
First duel
The opening game for Venezuela will be against Mexico at the Pan American Stadium in Guadalajara on Saturday at 10:00 pm, Venezuela time, with the team looking to get ahead early.
Venezuela, which they defeated on Thursday, will continue their work on Friday before the debut on Saturday, in which, among other things, the starters and the rotation for the matches that will be held will be determined.
La Vinotinto has a solid group to compete in the tournament, pitchers and position players with Major League experience and experience in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP).
Rivals in the fair
Venezuela will play Mexico as a visitor in their debut on Saturday, then they will be a visitor again against Panama on Sunday, followed by their first game as a home club on Monday against the United States.
The national team will have the day off on Tuesday, to return to the field on Wednesday to face Puerto Rico at home and close on Thursday as a home club against the Netherlands.
The Creole group aspires to advance to the next round for the first time since it has been played with this Premier12 format in order to seek to get into the medal round of the tournament.
Guadalajara / Web Editorial
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**Interview with Omar López, Manager of the Venezuelan National Baseball Team**
**Editor:** Welcome, Omar. It’s great to have you here as the Venezuelan team prepares for the Premier12 tournament. How is the team feeling just days before their debut against Mexico?
**Omar López:** Thank you for having me. The atmosphere within the team is electric. Our players are excited and ready to compete at this level. We had our first practice in Guadalajara, and I could see the determination on their faces. This is a historic moment for us as it’s our first time in the Premier12.
**Editor:** That’s fantastic to hear! What have been your main focuses during the training sessions leading up to the match?
**Omar López:** Our primary focus has been on building team chemistry and sharpening our skills. We’ve been working on our defense and hitting, but just as importantly, we’ve been fostering a strong team spirit. This tournament represents a unique opportunity, and we want to seize it.
**Editor:** Facing Mexico in their home country must be a challenging task. How do you plan to approach this game?
**Omar López:** Absolutely, playing against the host team is always a tough challenge. We plan to stick to our game plan, which emphasizes strong pitching and disciplined batting. We understand the pressure, but we also view it as an opportunity to showcase our talent on a big stage.
**Editor:** Given that this is your team’s debut in the Premier12, what does it mean for Venezuelan baseball to participate in such a prestigious tournament?
**Omar López:** It means everything. This level of competition helps us grow as players and showcases the talent we have in Venezuela. It’s an honor to represent our country, and we believe this will inspire future generations of baseball players back home.
**Editor:** Thank you for your time, Omar. We wish you and the team the best of luck in the tournament!
**Omar López:** Thank you! We’re looking forward to making our fans proud.