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

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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