Panama's Federales de Chiriquí set for final preliminary game in Serie del Caribe Kids 2026

Panama's Federales de Chiriquí are set to play Mexico Verde in the final preliminary match of the Serie del Caribe Kids 2026, held at the Estadio Coloso Don Alejo Peralta in Tepic, Mexico. Despite having already secured a spot in the semifinals, the Panamanian team seeks a victory to improve their seeding for the next stage. They will face the host team, Mexico Verde, who also aims for a win to advance.

For this crucial game, Panama's lineup sees a key change with Armando Stanziola returning to the catcher position, replacing Gabriel Ledezma who played in the previous game against Mexico Rojo. Stanziola, who briefly pitched in the last match, will also bat cleanup. Carlos Pérez, previously fifth in the batting order, moves to seventh, while Alams Rodríguez takes on the designated hitter role, with Félix García on the bench.

Miguel Samaniego will start as the pitcher for Panama. The full lineup includes Thiago Serracín in left field, Noah Araúz in center field, Kendrick Salinas at first base, Armando Stanziola at catcher, Nelson Robledo at third base, Alams Rodríguez as designated hitter, Carlos Pérez in right field, Edgar Batista at second base, and Miguel Moreno at shortstop. Panama currently holds a record of one win and two losses, while Mexico Verde has two wins in three games.