Team Beisbol Venezuela came from behind three times to finally beat the Dominican Republic 8-7 for bronze at the Central American and Caribbean Games, San Salvador 2023.
José García was the hero in the bottom of the eighth with a two-run single and finally Venezuela was able to celebrate at the Saturino Bengoa Stadium.
Those led by Carlos García were able to overcome the 11-4 defeat they suffered earlier against Cuba, which left them out of the final of the tournament. They decided to focus on the Dominican and were victorious.
RD took the lead with two runs in the first inning and extended their lead to 3-0 in the top of the third. However, at the end of that episode, Venezuela gave its first blow and turned the scoreboard with a cluster of five.
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The response from the locals was immediate and with three runs in the fourth they took the lead by the minimum (6-5). The criollos equalized in the sixth and the Dominican Republic took advantage of one in the eighth. It was the live take and give me that defines that Caribbean rivalry.
But finally Venezuela took advantage of its locality and sentenced with the two little lines pushed by José García, who finished perfect 2-2.
Eduardo Paredes was key once again for the Venezuelan pitching. He pitched two innings of an unearned run, walking two and striking out three.
Venezuela, which leaves the tournament with a 5-3 record, also secured its place in the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago.
Previous Team Baseball results
Venezuela 4-3 Puerto RicoVenezuela 5-2 Dominican RepublicCuraçao 4-3 VenezuelaVenezuela 4-1 NicaraguaVenezuela 4-3 El SalvadorMexico 11-1 Venezuela
2023-07-02 06:07:33
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