MIAMI, Fla
The Federales de Chiriquí, from Panama, debuted with a resounding 7-2 victory against the Curacao Suns in the first match of the day on Friday, after having seen no activity on the opening day of the 2024 Caribbean Series.
Iván Herrera, catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in the Major Leagues, went 3 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs, while Ricardo Céspedes hit a two-run RBI single to cap a three-run attack in the sixth inning , with which the Federales of Chiriquí defined the course of the meeting
“Representing Panama is a very great feeling, I am happy for the victory and starting this tournament on the right foot, we had a great preparation and it is paying off today in this first game”Herrera expressed after the victory.
Curacao had defeated Mexico on Thursday in its debut, and now has a 1-1 record in the tournament, while Panama is 1-0 after completing its break on the first date of the calendar.
“It was a great game, the pitchers did a great job, both our starter and the relief pitcher. I think we have a more experienced team and fortunately the hits came out at the right time and we were able to make the races.”said Panama manager José Mayorga after the match.
The Dominican Republic will face Nicaragua in the second game of the day and Puerto Rico will face Mexico in the duel that closes the second day of activities, while Venezuela enjoys its day of rest.
2024-02-03 05:13:17
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