Brasil and Venezuela win in the South American U18 tournament in Salta, Argentina

(Press Release; WBSC-AMÉRICAS).- The South American U18 that takes place in Salta, Argentina, continued with victories for Brazil and Venezuela in the tournament against Peru and the host respectively.

Brazil scored in all but the first inning to end up winning decisively against Peru 14-0 to level their record at 1-1.

For Brazil, Noah Takahashi stood out by going 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBIs, while Saulo Costa went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs to lead the team on offense.

In the second game of the day, Venezuela defeated Argentina 10 to 5 to achieve its second victory in the tournament, with no losses.

Erick Ramos won in relief by striking out three batters in 1.1 innings of work, while offensively Jhosnel Granadillo went 2-for-2 with a run scored and two RBIs, while Germain Ávila went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two driven in.

On Wednesday, Venezuela will play as a visitor against Peru first thing in the morning, while Brazil will face Argentina in the afternoon.

(Media Department; Guillermo Yáber Llanos)