Day 3 Results from 2024 WBSC World Cup Qualifier Group C at OKC – Thurs. Sept. 19
Game 8 – Guatemala 9, Columbia 2
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| GUA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
Guatemala Dominates Colombia in 9-2 Victory, Powered by Three Home Runs
In a commanding performance on Day 3 of the tournament, Guatemala (GUA) overwhelmed Colombia (COL) with a decisive 9-2 victory. The game, played under sunny skies and 26-degree weather in Oklahoma City, showcased Guatemala’s offensive prowess and solid pitching.
Guatemala’s bats came alive early and often, with the team smashing three home runs during the game. Luis Pedro Villeda Mendizabal set the tone with a two-run homer in the first inning, giving Guatemala an early lead. The power surge continued with solo home runs from Dennis Hurtarte and Pedro Miguel Diéguez Ruano later in the game, padding Guatemala’s lead and demoralizing the Colombian pitching staff.
In addition to the home run hitters, Fabian Esteban Vizcaino Chinchilla had an excellent day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI. The three home runs and consistent offensive production throughout the lineup proved too much for Colombia to overcome.
On the mound, Jorge Segura delivered a strong performance for Guatemala, pitching a complete game. He allowed just 4 hits and 2 runs over 6 innings, striking out 7 and walking 3. His ERA for the tournament now stands at an impressive 1.08.
Colombia struggled to generate offense against Segura Bonilla’s pitching. Aldo Navia managed to drive in their only run of the game. The Colombian pitching staff had a tough outing, with starter Elkin Chinchilla taking the loss after giving up 5 runs in 5 innings.
The win puts Guatemala in a strong position moving forward in the tournament, while Colombia will need to regroup and find their offensive rhythm in their next game.
Final Score: Guatemala 9, Colombia 2
Box Score
| Colombia Batting | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
| Jeison Anillo RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 | .572 |
| Edgar Mercado SS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .833 |
| Aldo Navia 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .222 | .555 |
| Eduardo Cuesta CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .125 |
| Jorge Martinez DP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .400 |
| Mateo Luna 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .777 |
| Jose Barrios C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .286 |
| Jhon Lara LF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | .500 |
| Hernan Cavadia 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Colombia Pitching | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| Elkin Chinchilla (L) | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 6.22 |
| Roman Prato | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.88 |
| Sergio Hernandez | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Guatemala Batting | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
| Nery Arnoldo Jr. Del Cid Natareno SS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | .550 |
| Luis Pedro Villeda Mendizabal 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .222 | .856 |
| Fabian Esteban Vizcaino Chinchilla C | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .500 | 1.725 |
| Gerardo Dacaret Martinolli RF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .375 | .875 |
| Dennis Hurtarte DP | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 1.700 |
| Jorge Alfonso Hernandez Chinchilla 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .619 |
| Manuel Alfredo Hernández Meneses CF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 1.333 |
| Pedro Miguel Diéguez Ruano 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .167 | .834 |
| Alex Enrique Funes López LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Guatemala Pitching | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| Jorge Francisco Segura Bonilla (W) | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1.08 |
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Game 9 – Columbia 7, Netherlands 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| COL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
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Colombia Dominates Netherlands in 7-0 Shutout Victory
In a commanding performance, Colombia (COL) secured a decisive 7-0 victory over the Netherlands (NED) in Game 9 of the tournament. The game showcased Colombia’s offensive firepower and stellar pitching, as they bounced back from their previous loss with a resounding win.
Colombia’s offense came alive in the bottom of the third inning, erupting for five runs to break the game open. Mateo Luna and Aldo Navia kicked off the rally with back-to-back singles, each driving in a run. The big blow came from Jorge Martinez, who doubled to deep center field, plating two more runs. Daniel Sarkar and Ruber Bencomo also contributed with RBIs during the inning.
On the mound, Ramiro Rafael Escorcia Martinez delivered a masterful performance for Colombia. He pitched a complete game shutout, allowing just one hit over five innings while striking out five and walking two. His dominant outing kept the Dutch batters off balance throughout the game and lowered his ERA to an impressive 0.00 for the tournament.
The Netherlands struggled to generate any offense against Escorcia Martinez’s pitching. Their lone hit came from Jonel Enrique Pirela Villalobos, who singled in the second inning. The Dutch pitching staff had a tough day, with starter Lo Bonafasia lasting just one batter before being replaced. Emeron Lourens took the bulk of the damage, giving up six runs in 2.1 innings of work.
Colombia’s victory improves their record to 2-2 in the tournament, while the Netherlands falls to 0-4. This win puts Colombia back in contention and demonstrates their ability to bounce back from adversity.
Final Score: Colombia 7, Netherlands 0
Box Score
| Netherlands Batting | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
| Jefferson Prince Delfina CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .125 |
| Eldrick Gabriel Dijkhoff SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .750 |
| Reangelo Castillo C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Jonel Enrique Pirela Villalobos 1B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | .667 |
| Rachid Engelhardt 2B/OPO | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .333 |
| Dyron Juaquin LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |
| Emeron Lourens DP/P/DP/2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .333 |
| Forstine Coenraad RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 |
| Myron Juaquin 3B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .400 |
| Netherlands Pitching | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| Lo Bonafasia | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Emeron Lourens | 2.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 13.13 |
| Fransel Adriaan Emanuel Meyers | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Colombia Batting | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
| Jeison Anillo 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .250 | .583 |
| Edgar Mercado SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .286 | .786 |
| Mateo Luna 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .417 | .917 |
| Aldo Navia 1B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .364 | .871 |
| Jorge Martinez DP | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .875 |
| Jhon Lara RF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .500 |
| Eduardo Cuesta CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .200 |
| Daniel Sarkar C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | .250 |
| Ruber Bencomo LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 |