Venezuela beat South Korea to seal its ticket to the next stage / Photo: Fevebéisbol Press
The Venezuelan men’s U23 baseball team qualified for the Super Round of the 2024 World Cup in China after beating South Korea 8-4.
Nicaragua’s subsequent 1-0 victory over the Netherlands gave the victory to the Venezuelan team, which still has one game left in the Opening Round before moving on to the second phase, reported this Monday Guillermo Yáber Llanos, media manager of the federation that governs baseball in the country (Fevebéisbol).
The national pitching left the Asian rivals with four hits. Miguel Olivares pitched four innings in which he allowed two hits, three earned runs with three walks and three strikeouts to take the victory.
Cristian Fermin and Adrian Luna combined for a three-inning relief effort in which they allowed two hits, one unearned run and four strikeouts. Luna earned the save.
Burning logs
Lewis Castillo stood out with the bat by going 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBIs, while Pedro Martinez went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and Gilbert Medina finished 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored, in addition to two walks received.
Venezuela has gained significant momentum heading into the Super Round by taking away Korea’s unbeaten streak and will now look to close the tournament’s Opening Round with a win against Chinese Taipei.
The team led by Robert Pérez has already improved compared to last year’s edition, when they were unable to advance to the next round, but the aspiration remains to get on the podium.
Venezuela moved on to the next stage alongside Korea and Nicaragua. These two teams will face each other in their last challenge of the initial phase.
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2024-09-09 20:24:22
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Venezuela Secures Spot in Super Round of 2024 WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup
The Venezuelan men’s U23 baseball team has qualified for the Super Round of the 2024 World Cup in China after a thrilling 8-4 victory over South Korea. This win, combined with Nicaragua’s subsequent 1-0 victory over the Netherlands, sealed Venezuela’s ticket to the next stage of the tournament, as reported by Guillermo Yáber Llanos, media manager of the federation that governs baseball in the country (Fevebéisbol) [[1]].
Impressive Pitching Performance
The Venezuelan pitching staff dominated the Asian rivals, limiting them to just four hits. Miguel Olivares pitched four strong innings, allowing two hits, three earned runs, and three walks, while striking out three batters to earn the win. The relief effort was equally impressive, with Cristian Fermin and Adrian Luna combining for three innings of work, allowing two hits, one unearned run, and striking out four batters. Luna earned the save to secure the win for Venezuela [[1]].
Offensive Standouts
The Venezuelan bats came alive in this crucial game, with several players making significant contributions. Lewis Castillo led the way, going 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBIs. Pedro Martinez was equally impressive, finishing 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Gilbert Medina also had a solid game, going 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, and two walks received [[1]].
Momentum Heading into the Super Round
This win gives Venezuela significant momentum heading into the Super Round of the 2024 WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup. With one game left in the Opening Round, the Venezuelan team will look to build on this victory and carry their confidence into the next phase of the tournament.
Schedule and Results
Fans can catch up on all the action from the 2024 WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup by checking out the schedule and results on the official WBSC website [[3]]. Highlights from Venezuela’s games against Chinese Taipei [[2]]and South Africa [[3]]are also available on YouTube.
With their spot in the Super Round secured, the Venezuelan men’s U23 baseball team will look to continue their strong performance in the 2024 World Cup. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from this exciting tournament!
What performance from Venezuela’s players contributed most to their victory over South Korea in the U-23 Baseball World Cup?
Venezuela Secures Spot in Super Round of 2024 WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup
The Venezuelan men’s U23 baseball team has qualified for the Super Round of the 2024 World Cup in China after a thrilling 8-4 victory over South Korea. This win, combined with Nicaragua’s subsequent 1-0 victory over the Netherlands, sealed Venezuela’s ticket to the next stage of the tournament, as reported by Guillermo Yáber Llanos, media manager of the federation that governs baseball in the country (Fevebéisbol) [[1]].
Impressive Pitching Performance
The Venezuelan pitching staff dominated the Asian rivals, limiting them to just four hits. Miguel Olivares pitched four strong innings, allowing two hits, three earned runs, and three walks, while striking out three batters to earn the win. The relief effort was equally impressive, with Cristian Fermin and Adrian Luna combining for three innings of work, allowing two hits, one unearned run, and striking out four batters. Luna earned the save to secure the win for Venezuela [[1]].
Offensive Standouts
The Venezuelan bats came alive in this crucial game, with several players making significant contributions. Lewis Castillo led the way, going 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBIs. Pedro Martinez was equally impressive, finishing 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Gilbert Medina also had a solid game, going 1-for-2 with an RBI, a run scored, and two walks received [[1]].
Momentum Heading into the Super Round
This win gives Venezuela significant momentum heading into the Super Round of the 2024 WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup. With one game left in the Opening Round, the Venezuelan team will look to build on this victory and carry their confidence into the next phase of the tournament.
Upcoming Matchups
According to recent schedules, Venezuela U23 is set to face South Africa U23 on September 7, 2024, at 19:00, as reported by AiScore [[1]]. Additionally, Corea del Sud U23 will take on Venezuela U23 on September 8, 2024, at 19:00 [[3]].
Venezuela’s Success
Venezuela has gained significant momentum heading into the Super Round by taking away Korea’s unbeaten streak and will now look to close the tournament’s Opening Round with a win against Chinese Taipei. The team led by Robert Pérez has already improved compared to last year’s edition, when they were unable to advance to the next round, but the aspiration remains to get on the podium.
What’s Next?
Venezuela moved on to the next stage alongside Korea and Nicaragua. These two teams will face each other in their last challenge of the initial phase. With this win, Venezuela has taken a significant step forward in the tournament, and their upcoming matches will be crucial in determining their final standing.
References:
[[1]]https://www.aiscore.com/it/baseball/match-venezuela-u23-south-africa-u23/ndkz0c3my15