Panama Banks on Pitching for 2026 Caribbean Series Kids

Panama's Federales de Chiriquí, set to represent the nation in the 2026 Caribbean Series Kids, are prioritizing their pitching staff as a key strength for the tournament. The event will take place from August 10 to 16 in Nayarit, Mexico.

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We know there are some teams with a lot of power, so we are working with the pitching rotation to ensure it helps us significantly.

Veteran instructor Elpidio Pinto is leading the pitching preparations. "We know there are some teams with a lot of power, so we are working with the pitching rotation to ensure it helps us significantly," said Eddie Serrano, the Panamanian team's manager, in an interview with Probeis (Panama Professional Baseball League) media. The coaching staff is focused on developing a robust pitching rotation and solid defense to face strong international competition.

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We have some very fast kids, so that will benefit us a lot. We have a group of kids who are good hitters. They might not have a lot of power, but they make contact, and we focus heavily on that.

Serrano noted the team's speed and contact hitting as advantages. "We have some very fast kids, so that will benefit us a lot," he stated. "We have a group of kids who are good hitters. They might not have a lot of power, but they make contact, and we focus heavily on that."

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Let's not be afraid, there are many strong countries, but we shouldn't believe in names.

The Panamanian squad will debut on August 10 against the Dominican Republic, the current two-time champions of the series. Their schedule also includes games against Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and two Mexican teams. Players expressed confidence and a unified spirit, emphasizing the importance of playing as one team. The team is training at Rod Carew Stadium and plans to travel to Mexico on August 8.

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It is a very beautiful experience. Not everyone has the ability to reach this moment, but we have to do our best to beat all the teams.