United States, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic strong on baseball World Cup U12 opening day

(Press Release; WBSC-AMERICAS).- The rain was the protagonist during the first day of the U12 World Cup that takes place in the city of Tainan in Chinese Taipei, forcing the suspension of all games.

However, when they finally took the field a day later, the United States, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic showed forcefulness in the tournament, while Panama lost to Korea.

The United States had no mercy with Australia in the debut of both teams, with a 24-hit offensive, they beat their rivals from Oceania 43-1 by knockout in four innings.

Bryant Ju stood out by going 3-3 with four runs scored and seven RBIs, Gavin Gómez drove in another five and also scored four by going 3-3. Similarly, Leyland Henry batted 4-for-5 with four runs scored and five RBIs.

The Dominican Republic also defeated the Czech Republic by knockout in this case 19-0 with twelve hits in four innings.

Keimel Paula stood out offensively, he went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and Raiyer González who went 2-for-2 with a run scored and three RBIs.

The great game was from Venezuela, who threw a no hitter to beat Mexico 10-0 in their debut.

Willy Rodríguez was the star by pitching the entire route, giving away a walk and striking out six. In addition, with the bat he went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and one scored.

Finally, Panama fell 11-3 to Korea in their opening game, committing four errors. Among the most outstanding was Isaac Achurra who went 2-2 with two runs scored and played five positions.

(Media Department; WBSC-AMERICAS)