Those led by Professor Vladimir Vargas, second in group B in the qualifying phase with a record of 4-1 and with a guaranteed ticket for the 2025 world cup, could not beat an American team that remains undefeated in the tournament and left to the grass this Friday with the favorite tag.
The pitcher and third hitter in the lineup, Carlo Rivero, a boy with an impressive physique for his age at 1.80 meters tall, hit a two-run home run in the same first inning, to give his troops an advantage that they no longer lost. more in the rest of the challenge.
On the mound he scored the victory by walking a route of four and two-thirds innings, a journey where he accepted only one hit and struck out 11 batters.
In the third act, the Americans unbalanced the match by making a four-run run against the defeated starter Asniel Tornes, who allowed six hits, gave away a couple of walks and went to the bench without being able to finish the episode.
Tomorrow, Saturday, the United States will fight for the gold medal against the winner of the duel between the Dominican Republic and the Panamanian hosts and Cuba will fight for the bronze medal against the one who is defeated in that match.
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