USA Men Notch Win in First Game at WBSC WC Qualifier in OKC
Game 3 – USA 3, Columbia 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| USA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | X | 3 | 4 | 0 |
USA Blanks Colombia in 3-0 Pitching Duel
In a masterful display of pitching, the United States secured a 3-0 victory over Colombia in their World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) matchup. The game, played under sunny skies in Oklahoma City, was dominated by USA’s starter Marco Diaz, who went the distance in a commanding performance.
Diaz was nearly unhittable, allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out an impressive 16 batters over seven innings. His counterpart, Colombia’s Elkin Chinchilla, put up a valiant effort but ultimately took the loss.
The USA broke through in the second inning when Jeffrey Lewis singled and was eventually driven in by a bases-loaded walk to Zachary Shaw. The Americans added another run in the third, with Jonathan Lynch driving in Erick Ochoa with a single.
The final run came in the fourth inning when Tyler James Johnson walked, stole second, advanced to third on a groundout, and scored on a groundout by pinch-hitter Frank Matthew Kimlinger.
Colombia’s offense struggled to get going against Diaz’s dominance. Their best opportunity came in the seventh inning when Jose Barrios walked and Mateo Luna doubled, but Diaz managed to close out the game without allowing a run.
Lynch led the USA offense, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. For Colombia, Edgar Mercado and Mateo Luna recorded the team’s only hits.
This victory showcases the USA’s pitching depth and offensive efficiency as they continue their campaign in the tournament. Colombia, despite the loss, showed moments of promise and will look to bounce back in their next game.
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WBSC Box Score: USA vs COL
United States (USA)
| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS JR, Yusef Lateef | CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KIMLINGER, Frank Matthew | PH/CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OCHOA, Erick | 1B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MILHEIM, Blaine Robert | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SCHILLER, Cameron John | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LEWIS, Jeffrey Michael | DP | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| LYNCH, Jonathan Michael | LF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MULLINS, Nicholas Ryan | C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| JOHNSON, Tyler James | RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| SHAW, Zachary | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 22 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
USA Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIAZ, Marco (W) | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0.00 |
Colombia (COL)
| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCADO, Edgar | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ANILLO, Jeison | RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MARTINEZ, Jorge | PH/RF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CUESTA, Eduardo | CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| NAVIA, Aldo | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BARRIOS, Jose | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| SARKAR, Daniel | DP | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LARA, Jhon | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LUNA, Mateo | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| BENCOMO, Ruber | LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CAVADIA, Hernan | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 23 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
COL Pitching
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHINCHILLA, Elkin (L) | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5.25 |
| PRATO, Roman | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Totals | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0.00 |
Game Information
Location: Oklahoma City
Weather: Sunny, 32° C
Attendance: 130
Game Time: 1:41
Umpires:
HP: William LOPEZ
1B: Andrew MCMANUS
2B: Frances BILLINGSLEY
3B: Trevor Donald George TOPPING
Scorers: Gabriel ALMARAZ, Paige BOND, Feiko DROST
Technical Commissioners: Juan CHAVEZ, Goose GILLETT