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With the support of Angel Di María, Argentina wants to rub shoulders with the greats of baseball

Historic. The Argentine baseball team defeated the Pakistan team this Friday by 7 runs to 4 in his debut in the World Classic qualifierswhich takes place in the Rod Carew stadium, in the Panamanian capital.

The triumph of the national team, better known as Los Gauchos, allows them to advance to the second round, where they will be measured this Saturday from 22 to the Panamanian teamhostess and favorite to fight for one of the two quotas that the tournament provides. The joy that Angel Di María must have, who supported the team in the run-up to the contest!

The match

According to the report of the Argentine Baseball Federation, “although the game against the Pakistani team started in favor of the rival, Los Gauchos were always in the game and They managed to go ahead in the fourth inning, so as not to get off the victory ship any more with an outstanding job by pitcher Lucas Ramón, the winning pitcher.

Exequiel Talevi was the first scorer for Argentina in the third inning to level the game, while in the fourth he went ahead with goals from Matías Robles and Lucas Nakandakare.

The Gauchos displayed their offensive power in the sixth inning, in which they scored another four with Andrés Kim, Sebastían García, Agustín Tissera and Exequiel Talevi. Later, with the score 7-2, the National Team tried to close the game and in the top of the ninth inning Pakistan scored two runs to seal the score 7-4.

Argentina had 12 hits and had only one error, while Pakistan hit ten clubs, but had four errors that cost them dearly.”.

The best hitters for the winners were Ezequiel Talevi, 3-2, a triple, two runs scored and two RBIs, and Agustín Tissera with one hit in two at-bats, one scored and one RBI. For the losers, receiver Iyed Ansari stood out on offense with a score of 2-1.

Argentina started by winning in Panama 7-4 against Pakistan. (Photo Press Argentina Baseball)

A difficulty that was not in the plans

Hours before the start of the Qualifiers, Argentina was unable to qualify five Venezuelan players who live and play in our country. Although Yaferson López, Juan Mujica, William Montes, Luis Jiménez and Samuel Hidalgo were able to be part of the National Team, the visa process did not go in on time.

Why was Argentina finally able to play in such a select tournament?

The Gauchos got into these Qualifiers for their 27th place in the world ranking and their fourth location in South America, behind Venezuela (6th) and Colombia (11th), who are already involved in the 2023 World Classic that will be held next March in the United States, Japan and Taiwan; and also from Brazil (24th), who with six runs in the seventh inning, also debuted this Friday defeating New Zealand 12-7. Now it will cross against Nicaragua.

The development of sport in Argentina also collaborated to get the invitation of the organizers, the MLB (Major League Baseball) and the World Confederation of Baseball and Softball.

Argentine happiness.  (EFE)

Argentine happiness. (EFE)

Who has already secured their participation in the 2023 World Classic?

In addition to the three organizing countries, South Korea, Mexico, Venezuela, the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Australia, Colombia, Canada, Puerto Rico, Italy, Israel, China (all by ranking), Great Britain and the Dominican Republic also qualified. Czech (for the European Pre Classic).

Exequiel Talevi catches a ball at second base.  (EFE)

Exequiel Talevi catches a ball at second base. (EFE)

Word of Argentine captain

The helmsman of the Argentine baseball team, Rolando Arnedo, already assured in the early hours of this Saturday that he will responsibly face the duel against Panama, one of the favorite teams in the qualifier for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.”

“We will face the favorite team of the tournament, we will take that game with great responsibility,” said Arnedo at the press conference after the closing match of the first day. He added that this scenario serves Argentine baseball to show that they can compete at the highest level.

“We will go out to show the world that Argentine baseball is ready to compete in this type of event,” he said.

Postcards from a great game of Los Gauchos.

Postcards from a great game of Los Gauchos.

He pointed out that he does not know the Panamanian team well, but he is sure that his team will help him prepare for the match in the best way. He announced that in the duel against the Panamanians he has left-handed Guido Monis ready to open the match.

Regarding Friday’s win against Pakistan, Arnedo stressed that they saw a solid team on defense and offense, and that the pitching staff did a good job. “I am happy with the victory, we showed that we can compete, we are going step by step and focused on making history,” he said.

Jacinto Cipriota leaves out a Pakistani.

Jacinto Cipriota leaves out a Pakistani.

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