Panama eliminated from Little League Latin American Series after semifinal loss to Venezuela

Panama's journey in the Intermediate Little League Latin American Baseball Series ended with a 16-7 defeat to Venezuela in the semifinals held in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The strong offensive performance from both teams ultimately favored the Venezuelan side, dashing Panama's hopes of advancing to the championship game.

Aldehir Córdoba took the loss for Panama, allowing six runs without recording an out. Carlos Ramones secured the win for Venezuela, pitching five and a third innings with five strikeouts and four walks. Junior Saldaña contributed two hits and scored two runs for Panama, while William Rodríguez and Manuel Maclao also added hits. Miguel Pereira and Dany Morales led Venezuela's offense with multiple hits and RBIs.

With this loss, the Panamanian team is out of the running for the regional title. The Intermediate League Baseball Latin American Series are organized by Little League International to crown the champion of the region, who then earns a spot in the Senior League Baseball World Series traditionally held in Easley, USA. The tournament format typically involves group play followed by semifinals and a final.