Mexico and Dominican Republic open with victory in a rainy day in the U12 World Cup qualifier

(Press Release; WBSC AMERICAS BASEBALL) - The U12 World Cup Qualifier being played in Panama, had a first day of competition in which the great protagonist was the rain, which prevented the completion of the day's competition.

Only the games scheduled in the early hours would be completed, with victories for Mexico and Dominican Republic, which in a very different way, were successful in their first day of competition.

Nicaragua and Mexico had one of the most exciting games of the tournament, with the Nicaraguans winning 1-0 and holding their opponent hitless with two outs in the last inning.

But young Carlos Cruz became the hero, hitting a three-run homer to not only end the no-hit game, but to complete a walk off win for Mexico a 3-1.

Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic had no mercy against Brazil in their first game, beating them 10-0 in five innings to open the tournament with a victory.

Milfree Figueroa became the early hero of the day by batting 2-for-2 with three runs scored, two runs batted in and a walk for the Dominican Republic.

Immediately afterwards, the rain came down and stayed throughout the afternoon, forcing the suspension of the other four games scheduled for the opening day.

Immediately afterwards, the rain came and stayed throughout the afternoon, forcing the suspension of the other four games scheduled for the opening day.

Few moments had passed in the game Puerto Rico vs. Cuba, the match between Ecuador and the United States could not see the first pitch. Also suspended were Argentina vs. Venezuela and the debut of host Panama against Colombia.

The fate of these games will be known in the next few days, Monday's game was moved up to 8:30 am at Rod Carew Stadium where Puerto Rico will host Argentina, at 10:30 am the United States will visit Nicaragua and at 4 pm Cuba will close against the Dominican Republic.

At the Andy Alonso Stadium at 8:30am Ecuador visits Colombia, at 10:30am Venezuela visits Brazil and at 7pm the hosts Panama will debut in the tournament visiting Mexico.

(Media Department; Guillermo Yáber Llanos)