USA Men Run Record to 2-0 at 2024 WBSC WC Qualifier
USA to Play Second Game of Today’s Doubleheader Against Netherlands
USA 7, Guatemala 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| GUA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
USA Ace Paints a Scoreless Masterpiece Against Guatemala
In a commanding performance, the United States team secured a resounding 7-0 victory over Guatemala. The game, played under sunny skies and 33°C heat in Oklahoma City, showcased USA’s prowess both on the mound and at the plate.
USA Pitcher Marco Diaz Conducts a Strikeout Symphony
Marco Diaz set the tone for USA with a stellar pitching performance. Over four innings, Diaz allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out an impressive eight batters. His dominance on the mound kept Guatemala’s offense completely off-balance. Cody Gibbons came in for the fifth inning, preserving the shutout with two more strikeouts.
Offensive Firepower
The USA’s bats came alive early and often:
- Jonathan Lynch was the offensive star, going 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBIs.
- Cameron Schiller and Jeffrey Lewis each contributed two hits, with Schiller scoring twice.
- Tyler Johnson doubled and scored two runs.
- Nick Mullins and Yusef Davis Jr. each drove in a run with sacrifice flies.
Key Moments
- Lynch’s two-run homer in the fifth inning put an exclamation point on USA’s dominant performance.
- A passed ball in the fourth inning allowed USA to score two quick runs, breaking the game open.
- Zack Shaw’s RBI single in the second inning kicked off the scoring for USA.
Guatemala’s pitchers struggled to contain the USA offense, with starter Diego Morales taking the loss after allowing five runs (three earned) over 3.1 innings.
The USA ran their record to 2-0 with one more game to play today, against the Netherlands.
Box Score
United States
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS JR, Yusef Lateef CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| OCHOA, Erick 1B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MILHEIM, Blaine Robert 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SCHILLER, Cameron John SS | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LEWIS, Jeffrey Michael DP | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LYNCH, Jonathan Michael LF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| MULLINS, Nicholas Ryan C | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| JOHNSON, Tyler James RF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SHAW, Zachary 2B/SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 20 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIAZ, Marco (W) | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.00 |
| GIBBONS, Cody | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.00 |
Guatemala
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL CID NATARENO, Nery Arnoldo Jr. SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VILLEDA MENDIZABAL, Luis Pedro 1B/OPO | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VIZCAINO CHINCHILLA, Fabian Esteban C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DACARET MARTINOLLI, Gerardo RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| HURTARTE, Dennis DP/1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CASTILLO, Henry 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HERNÁNDEZ MENESES, Manuel Alfredo CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DIÉGUEZ RUANO, Pedro Miguel 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DACARET ROMAN, Alvaro Javier PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FUNES LÓPEZ, Alex Enrique LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| XUYA SAM, Luis Enrique PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORALES, Diego (L) | 3.1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6.30 |
| FERRARI VÉLIZ, Gian Paolo | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.40 |
| Totals | 5.0 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7.00 |