(Press Release; WBSC AMERICAS BASEBALL).- The Cuban team defeated Brazil 4 to 3 in its debut in the Pan American Games, relying on the opportunities produced by the offense.
Colombia did not give up at
any point, despite starting behind on the scoreboard, tied at one in the
second, then Cuba took advantage again in the third and Colombia responded in
the fourth.
With the score tied at three
in the fifth, Cuba took advantage of a bases-loaded situation to score the
difference with a ground ball by Yadil Mujica that brought Luis González to the
plate with what would be the difference 4 to 3.
Carlos Martínez of Colombia
hit the first home run of the tournament and ended up going 1-for-2 with a run
scored, an RBI and a walk.
Roberto Baldoquín also broke
the deadlock for Cuba, going 1 for 4 with a score and RBI.
Also for Colombia, Fabián
Pertuz blew the fence with one man on base, in total he went 1 for 3 with a run
scored and two RBIs.
After completing the first day
in Group A, Mexico and Panama at the top with one victory each, Chile and the
Dominican Republic with one defeat each. While in Group B, Brazil and Cuba are
at the top with one victory each, while Venezuela and Colombia are without
victories.
(Media Department; Guillermo Yáber Llanos)
