Venezuela Will Look to Secure its Spot in the Final of the VI U-23 Baseball World Cup.
Venezuela will look to secure its spot in the final of the VI U-23 Baseball World Championship against Puerto Rico, having maintained its unbeaten record in the super round held in Nicaragua.
Venezuela faces Puerto Rico with the chance to secure a spot in the U-23 Baseball World Cup final. Photo: @sport
November 13, 2026 Hour: 12:05 pm
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On Friday, the Venezuelan national team, managed by Néstor Corredor, enters the matchup with a 3-0 record in the Super Round, following a comeback victory over Australia—a game in which they overcame an early deficit to win 6-3. Venezuela’s offensive surge featured a four-run rally in the fourth inning, followed by two more runs in the fifth.
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Another win against Puerto Rico would guarantee Venezuela a top-two finish in this stage and a berth in the U-23 Baseball World Cup final.
Puerto Rico will attempt to bounce back from an 11-1 mercy-rule loss to Japan—a result that leaves them with a 1-2 record. The Caribbean side needs a win to keep their title hopes alive.
The game will take place at the Estadio Nacional Soberanía, the tournament’s primary venue, which is hosting 12 national teams across Managua, Masaya, and León.
At the Estadio Roberto Clemente in Masaya, Japan (2-1) will face Chinese Taipei (1-2), who are coming off a 6-1 victory over South Korea. Japan will look to move closer to the top of the standings, while Chinese Taipei will aim to improve their position.
South Korea (0-3) will take on Australia (2-1) at the Estadio Nacional Soberanía. The South Koreans will try to climb out of last place, while Australia aims to stay in the hunt for a spot in the final.
In the Super Round, Venezuela holds a strong position, with Japan and Australia as their primary challengers, while Puerto Rico and Chinese Taipei are in need of favorable results.
The consolation round will determine the final rankings from seventh to twelfth place. Cuba and Panama, both holding 2-1 records, will face each other at the Estadio Roberto Clemente. South Africa (0-3) will play against Czechia (1-2) at the Nacional Soberanía, while Nicaragua (1-2) will host Great Britain (3-0) at the Rigoberto López Pérez stadium in León.
For Venezuela, the matchup against Puerto Rico offers a chance to turn their undefeated run into a spot in the final and remain in contention for the U-23 world title.
Author: HGV
Source: @WBSC
