Venezuela prepares to face the Super Round of the World Cup / Photo: Fevebeisbol Press
Venezuela closed its participation in the first phase of the U23 World Cup in China with a 3-0 loss to Chinese Taipei, but advances to the Super Round with a 1-1 record.
Venezuela had Pedro Martinez on base four times, going 1-for-1 with three walks, but was never able to bring him to the plate. Angel Villegas was defeated after allowing one earned run in one inning, with a walk and a strikeout.
La Vinotinto’s first rival in the Super Round will be world number one Japan, then they will face the host of the event China and then close the match against America’s rival Puerto Rico.
The national record for the Super Round
With a 1-1 record, Robert Pérez and his team’s mission now is to reach the semifinals and seek medals, which would add key points in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) ranking race.
Three of the four teams from the Americas that traveled to the World Cup advanced to the Super Round, Nicaragua and Puerto Rico accompany Venezuela, after a hard-fought Opening Round.
The commitments of La Vinotinto
Venezuela will play away against Japan and Puerto Rico, and will play at home against China. The action begins on Thursday at 7am against the Asian team, number one in the world in this discipline.
For the Venezuelan team, advancing to the Super Round means an improvement compared to the last World Cup in which they were unable to advance to the phase, despite having been champions in the previous edition that had been held in Hermosillo, Mexico.
Caracas / Web Editor
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2024-09-12 06:58:21
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Venezuela Prepares for the Super Round of the U23 World Cup
The Venezuelan U23 baseball team is gearing up to face the Super Round of the World Cup in China, after advancing with a 1-1 record in the first phase of the tournament. Despite a 3-0 loss to Chinese Taipei, La Vinotinto is determined to reach the semifinals and secure medals, which would significantly boost their ranking in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
First Phase Performance
In their final game of the first phase, Venezuela struggled to bring Pedro Martinez home, despite him reaching base four times. Angel Villegas was defeated, allowing one earned run in one inning, with a walk and a strikeout [[1]]. However, the team’s overall performance was enough to secure a spot in the Super Round.
Super Round Opponents
Venezuela will face a challenging Super Round, with their first opponent being world number one Japan. They will then face the host country, China, and their American rival, Puerto Rico. This will be a crucial phase of the tournament, as La Vinotinto seeks to add key points to their WBSC ranking [[2]].
National Record for the Super Round
With a 1-1 record, Robert Pérez and his team are determined to make a strong showing in the Super Round. They will need to overcome stiff competition to reach the semifinals and secure medals, which would be a significant achievement for Venezuelan baseball [[3]].
Americas Representation
Venezuela is not alone in the Super Round, as three of the four teams from the Americas that traveled to the World Cup have advanced. Nicaragua and Puerto Rico have also made it through, after a hard-fought Opening Round. This is a testament to the growing strength of baseball in the Americas.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Fans can follow Venezuela’s progress in the Super Round, with their next match scheduled against Japan. The exact dates and times of the matches can be found on various sports websites, including Flashscore.com, which provides live scores, final and partial results, standings, and match details for the tournament [[1]].
As La Vinotinto prepares to face the Super Round of the U23 World Cup, the entire nation is behind them, cheering them on to success. Will they be able to overcome the challenges ahead and bring home the medals? Only time will tell.
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Venezuela Prepares for the Super Round of the U23 World Cup
The Venezuelan U23 baseball team is gearing up to face the Super Round of the World Cup in China, after advancing with a 1-1 record in the first phase of the tournament. Despite a 3-0 loss to Chinese Taipei, La Vinotinto is determined to reach the semifinals and secure medals, which would significantly boost their ranking in the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
First Phase Performance
In their final game of the first phase, Venezuela struggled to bring Pedro Martinez home, despite him reaching base four times. Angel Villegas was defeated, allowing one earned run in one inning, with a walk and a strikeout [[1]]. However, the team’s overall performance was enough to secure a spot in the Super Round.
Super Round Opponents
Venezuela will face a challenging Super Round, with their first opponent being world number one Japan. They will then face the host country, China, and their American rival, Puerto Rico. This will be a crucial phase of the tournament, as La Vinotinto seeks to add key points to their WBSC ranking [[2]].
National Record for the Super Round
With a 1-1 record, Robert Pérez and his team are determined to make a strong showing in the Super Round. They will need to overcome stiff competition to reach the semifinals and secure medals, which would be a significant achievement for Venezuelan baseball [[3]].
Americas Representation
Venezuela is not alone in the Super Round, as three of the four teams from the Americas that traveled to the World Cup have advanced. Nicaragua and Puerto Rico have also made it through, after a hard-fought Opening Round. This is a testament to the growing strength of baseball in the Americas.
Upcoming Match Schedule
Fans can follow Venezuela’s progress in the Super Round, with their next match scheduled against Japan. The exact dates and times of the matches can be found on various sports websites, including Flashscore.com, which provides live scores, final and partial results, standings, and match schedules.
In addition to the U23 World Cup, Venezuela’s national football team, also known as the Venezuela Olympic football team, represents the country in international men’s football [[1]]. The team has been participating in various tournaments, including the U23 World Cup, where they face stiff competition from other top-ranked teams.
Meanwhile, in other news, Venezuela and Puerto Rico lost in the U23 World Cup, while Nicaragua remained undefeated, and Colombia won [[2]]. In the world of baseball, Venezuela gave Korea its first loss, and Puerto Rico beat China 8-4 in the U23 Baseball World Cup [[3]].
Venezuela’s preparation for the Super Round of the U23 World Cup is a significant milestone in the