Mexico - Venezuela live online: stats, scores and updates | 2024 Premier12 Group A updates

Pitching change

Benji Gil strides out to the mound and takes the ball from Bañuelos. César Gomez will be called upon to take over.

F5 play

Alexi Amarista jumps on the first pitch and hits it right on the screws, line drive to third but Philip Evans makes a great catch! Two down.

Double! Venezuela score!

Top of the order and Diego Castillo comes up with runners on first and second and only one out. Bañuelos is in a bind here and needs an out.

Castillo gets into a hole 0-2 before taking a ball. The 1-2 delivery from Bañuelos is ripped down the left field line and into the corner! Both base runners score! The throw to the plate actually hit Arcia in the back as Castillo is in there with a two run double!

Hit by pitch

Francisco Arcia the hitter now and he works the count full before Bañuelos' payoff delivery is up and in and hits him on the hand!

K

The designated hitter David Rodriguez stands in and he gets all tied up by breaking pitches and goes down swinging on a big looper up high in the zone.

walk

Center fielder Herlis Rodriguez the hitter now and he draws the walk on five pitches.

Top 2nd

Jermaine Palacios leads off for Venezuela and he he launches a shot to right field. It is deep and it is GONE! And Venezuela strike first with a solo home run!

F7 play

Jose Rojas jumps on the first pitch and drives it to the deepest part of the field, but left fielder Ángel Reyes gets to it and puts it away to end the inning. Mexico goes down in order.

6-3 play

Andres Álvarez the hitter now and he swings at the first two pitches before taking a ball, the first one of the night by Pinto. He takes another one before hitting a sharp one to short. Diego Castillo throws to first and it is two away.

K

Pérez watches a first pitch for a strike and fouls back the next one. He is quickly in a hole 0-2.

The thrid delivery from Pinto is a nasty curve ball that gets Pérez swinging . Three pitches and one is gone.

Bottom 1st

Ricardo Pinto takes the mound for Venezuela and he will face Juan Pérez at the top of the Mexican order.

5-3 play

Ramón Flores up now with two out and men on the corners. He runs the count to 2-2 before nubbing a grounder to third. Philip Evans goes to first to end the inning and Bañuelos gets out of a jam!

Sac fly

Ángel Reyes the hitter now with one out and men on first and second. He lifts a high fly ball to right field, just short of the track. Amarista tags on the play and takes third base.

The 3-1 pitch is hit deep into the hole at short. The long throw from Alan Trejo is not in time and Pérez has an infield hit!

Wild Pitch

Carlos Pérez up to the plate now and the 2-1 pitch from Bañuelos is in the dirt and gets back to the backstop. Amarista takes second on the play.

walk

Alexi Amarista the hitter now and he gets a walk on five pitches. That was a very disciplined at bat from the second baseman.

K

Castillo takes a called strike on the inside corner before Bañuelos misses with the next two. A fastball catches the outside edge and the count is full.

The payoff delivery from Bañuelos is fouled back. Castillo fouls back two more and the ninth pitch of the at bat gets Castillo swinging at strike three.

Top 1st

Bañuelos delivers a fastball to Diego Castillo for a ball.

And we are off!

PLAY BALL!

Mexico are on the field, Manny Bañuelos is on the mound. The fans are in on their feet and the umpires are ready as Diego Castillo will lead off for Venezuela.

Let's PLAY BALL!!!

ALMOST THERE!

Go get the chips and the drinks. Walk the dog and take out the trash. We are almost ready for the first pitch and you won't want to miss it.

Crowds still filing in

Get to your seats! We are about to get started!

The goal of every team in the comPetition

What a beauty!

Proud Mexican Randy Arozarena represents with the first pitch

Warming up

Both teams are getting set

Nearly ready

The anthems are playing

LINEUPS

The Home Team
Mexico Batting Order
1. Juan Pérez CF
2. Andres Álvarez 2B
3. Jose Rojas 1B
4. Chris Carter DH
5. Julián Ornelas LF
6. Philip Evans 3B
7. Alonso Gaitán RF
8. Alexis Wilson C
9. Alan Trejo SS

Manager: Benjamin Gil

The Visitors
Venezuela Batting Order
1. Diego Castillo SS
2. Alexis Amarista 2B
3. Carlos Pérez 1B
4. Ángel Reyes LF
5. Ramón Flores RF
6. Jermaine Palacios 3B
7. Herlis Rodríguez CF
8. David Rodríguez DH
9. Francisco Arcia C

Manager: Omar López

STARTING PITCHERS CAREER STATS

MEXICO
Manny Bañuelos LHP
81 - 79
3.72 ERA
1356 K
1393.0 IP
1.39 WHIP

VENEZUELA
Ricardo PintoRHP
95 - 67
4.32 ERA
1049 K
1369.2 IP
2.05 WHIP

WELCOME!!!

Welcome to the Diario AS USA live commentary of opening day of the 2024 Premier12 as hosts Mexico take on Venezuela in Group A in the Estadio Panamericano de Guadalajara.

The stage is set for a high-stakes battle as Mexico and Venezuela square off in the Premier12 WBSC 2024 tournament opener in Guadalajara. The clash takes place at the Estadio Panamericano, home turf for the host team, and a venue known for its fervent baseball crowd. With Group A’s top spots at stake, both squads understand the importance of this early showdown.

On the mound, Mexico turns to veteran lefty Manny Bañuelos. With past stints in Major League Baseball, including time with the Yankees and White Sox, Bañuelos brings experience and a deft touch to the Game. He will need every bit of his skill against a formidable Venezuelan lineup. Manager Benjamín Gil, who has been a steadying force for Mexico in recent international tournaments, is confident in his roster, which features a mix of MLB talent and players excelling abroad, including pitcher Marcelo Martinez from the CPBL’s Rakuten Monkeys.

Venezuela counters with right-hander Ricardo Pinto, who hopes to keep Mexico’s potent bats in check. Pinto, who made his MLB debut with the Phillies, has shown strong form in 2024 with the Tiburones de La Guaira, leading them to a Caribbean Series title. Omar López’s squad, featuring seasoned pros like Carlos Pérez behind the plate, seeks to make an impact early, knowing a strong start could be vital in a group that includes powerhouses like the United States and Puerto Rico.

Mexico, ranked second in the world, aims to build on their bronze medal finish from the 2019 Premier12, while Venezuela, ranked fourth, seeks to continue their tradition of upsets and deep runs. In a tournament with just five group Games, every pitch and every swing matter. Expect a tense, strategic encounter as both teams fight to set the tone for their campaigns.