WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS Group A - Day 3: Venezuela, Panama win and move into top spot in Group A
On the third competition day at the WBSC Premier12 2024 presented by RAXUS. Venezuela and Panama defeated USA and Mexico respectively and improved their record to 2-1.
In Guadalajara, Panama recovered from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Mexico, 3-2, in a key matchup for the final standings. A clutch sacrifice fly by Carlos Quiroz drove in the game-winning run for Panama.
In Tepic, Venezuela clinched a very important victory over USA, 5-3, behind a great pitching performance from Mario Sanchez, who struck out 10 in 6 innings and earned the win.
On Tuesday day four of the Group A opening round will see matchups between USA and Panama at 7pm local time in Tepic and between Puerto Rico and the Netherlands in Guadalajara at 8pm local time.
A late-inning sac fly by Carlos Quiroz lifted Panama to a 3-2 comeback win over Mexico in Guadalajara, securing the team's second win in Group A of the Premier12. Panama erased a 2-0 deficit early in the game to clinch a crucial victory for the standings.
"We knew the significance of the game, and as I’ve said, all the games will be good ones, and this was no exception. I think it was something beautiful for all the fans and really for all baseball followers," said Panama's manager Jose Mayorga. "Thanks to God, things went well for us. We managed to tie the game, which was challenging early on, and then we secured the victory."
Venezuela earned a key win tonight in Tepic, 5-3, against USA to take first place in the standings with a 2-1 record. Venezuela's tarter Mario Sanchez, struck out 10 in six quality innings, giving up three hits and two runs, and was the winner of the game.
"The key was to stick to the plan, trusting in my team’s offense, trusting my catcher, and everything we planned from the start for the game," said Sanchez. "Thank God it gave us the result we expected, and that was it—following the plan was the key."
Key News
- Where to Watch the WBSC Premier12 2024
- Matt Shaw off to an impressive start at Premier12
- Group A teams tied in the standings after Day Two
- Day 1 - Netherlands, Puerto Rico and Venezuela claim wins on opening day
- WBSC Premier12 Group B to open on 13 November in Nagoya and Taipei
- WBSC Premier12 2024 Preview: 12 teams chase international baseball glory
- WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari addresses International Baseball Community as Premier12 2024 opens in Mexico
- WBSC Premier12 2024 Tournament Programme and Media Guide available to download
- Game 7 Preview - USA and Venezuela meet on Monday under the lights in Tepic at WBSC Premier12 2024
- Game 8 Preview - Mexico, Panama hoping to keep Momentum going at WBSC Premier12 2024
- Two days to go - Group A managers talk about their teams ahead of Opening Day
- WBSC Premier12 2024 - By The Numbers
Key links
- Tournament Website
- Schedule/Results/Live Scoring
- Where to Watch
- Live clips on X
- Videos
- Photos
- Media Guide and Official Programme
- WBSC Premier12 2024 Groups
- WBSC/KONAMI Men's Baseball World Ranking