Panama continues to show that they are a team to fear in the Caribbean Series, as they won a convincing victory for the second day in a row. This time it was for the team from Colombia by 9-5 board.
The Panamanian team, Federales de Chiriqui, attacked the Colombian team early when they put together a seven-run rally in the third inning in one inning filled with hits and poor defensive plays by the losing team.
Jonathan Arauz, Willy García, David Rodríguez and Carlos Quiroz were the batters who drove for Panama in the race.
That 7-0 lead held up for much of the game as Colombia was unable to set up a productive attack. Until the sixth episode arrived, where with a balk, occupied ball and a double, the Caimanes de Barranquilla came close to 7-4.
In the seventh, he brought in another good run, but it was unproductive as they had a badly executed touch and doubles two on board, the Colombian had a chance of a draw. In the eighth chapter, Colombia again released two,
On the other hand, Panama finished the game with two more runs in the ninth inning and a faltering relief from Davis Romero who gave up one run, gave Colombia its second Caribbean Series loss.
Despite allowing three runs, Edisson González took the victory for Panama.
Before Tuesday’s game day, Colombia will face Venezuela in its morning program, while Panama will defend its unbeaten game against the Dominican Republic in the afternoon game.