U12 Baseball 2026: Chiriquí and Herrera Star in Thrilling National Championship Games

The U12 National Baseball Championship continued its intense action on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with Chiriquí and Herrera delivering a nail-biting encounter that ultimately saw Chiriquí emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. This dramatic Group B clash, decided in the final inning, highlighted the competitive spirit of Panama's young baseball talent.

Herrera had taken an early lead in the first inning, but Chiriquí's resilience shone through in the top of the sixth, where they scored two crucial runs to seal their second win of the tournament. Viktor Pittí was instrumental for Chiriquí, not only pitching five strong innings but also driving in the game-winning runs with a timely hit. Edgar Batista took the loss for Herrera.

In Group A, Coclé and Colón also engaged in a thrilling contest, with Coclé ultimately prevailing 6-5. Coclé managed to break a 3-3 tie by scoring two runs in the fourth inning, a lead they defended to the end. Javier Fuentes earned the win in relief for Coclé, while Joao Castillo provided key offensive support. Edwin Ortega was charged with the loss for Colón.

The day also saw other decisive results: Panama Metro dominated Chiriquí Occidente 18-3, Panama Este defeated Bocas del Toro 11-1 in Group B. In Group A, Veraguas edged out Los Santos 3-2, and Panama Oeste secured a comfortable 9-3 victory over Darién. The championship continues to showcase the passion and skill of Panama's future baseball stars.