In a game that will define the participation of both, Mexico is facing Venezuela this tuesday in the Little League World Series 2023 (LLWSfor its acronym) in the lower part of the bracket in the children’s baseball tournament most recognized in the world. The winner will advance to the next round, while the loser will end their adventure through the iconic city of Williamsport.
How do they get there?
The Mexican team, represented by the Tijuana Municipal League, lost 6-1 to Japan on his debut in this new edition of the tournament, a result that led them to the elimination key. However, on Sunday they beat 10-1 Canada in their most recent game to stay active in the championship. Behind a great pitcher’s game Jose Lizarragawho had 10 strikeouts in 4.2 two-hit innings, the Aztecs demonstrated their capabilities on both sides of the ball.
The little league of San Francisco, Maracaibostarted beating 4-3 at Panama in a close challenge in which Louis Rangel and Osman Basabé they combined to pitch the last 3.2 innings in a single run. Three days later, this Monday, the team of the Caribbean represented by curacao hit a two-run home run in the final inning to beat Venezuela 2-1.
Being a double elimination tournament, whoever is defeated in this match will end their participation, while the winner will face the always contending Japan this Wednesday.
In fact, in case Venezuela either Mexico manage to reach the International Final next Saturday, will have to play three games on consecutive days between Tuesday and Thursdaybeginning with the duel between the two.
This is the fifth time in the last 10 tournaments that they have met in the international tournament. Venezuela have won the two most recent games in 2019 and 2017this last special for Mexico because, despite losing in Game 1 of the championship, they went through the entire elimination bracket until they reached the International Final against Japan. Mexico won the two previous duels in 2014 and 2015.
Previous results
- 2019: Mexico 7-8 Venezuela
- 2017: Venezuela 4-1 Mexico
- 2015: Venezuela 0-11 Mexico
- 2014: Mexico 11-2 Venezuela
- 2011: Mexico 2-1 Venezuela
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What time does Venezuela vs. Mexico play in the LLWS 2023?
- Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
- Schedule: 10:00 a.m. in Tijuana, 11:00 a.m. in central Mexico, 1:00 p.m. Eastern time in the US and Venezuela
- Campus: Volunteer Stadium
Where to watch Venezuela vs. Mexico LIVE in the Little League World Series?
- Television: ESPN US, ESPN 2 Mexico/Caribbean
- streaming:Star+
