WBSC Premier12 2024 Presented by RAXUS set to begin in Guadalajara - Day 1
Welcome to the Opening Day at the WBSC Premier12 2024 Presented by RAXUS. All six teams will take the field today to play their first game in this competition, starting their quest for a spot in the Super Round.
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10/11/2024 13:00 (UTC -6)
Game 1 of the Premier12 will take place at Estadio Panamericano in Guadalajara between Panama and Netherlands at 1 pm (GDL time).
Both managers announced their starting pitchers during the pre-tournament press conference on Friday, with two former big-leaguers taking the mound. Panama's skipper Jose Mayorga will send Jaime Barria; while Netherlands manager Evert Jan ‘t Hoen will give the ball to Shairon Martis.
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At 3pm (Tepic time), USA and Panama will play Game 2 at the recently inaugurated Coloso del Pacifico.
Two left-handers will take the mound when the number five and the number eight of the current KONAMI/WBSC Men’s Baseball World Rankings square off. Team USA’s manager Mike Scioscia selected veteran Rich Hill, while Puerto Rico’s skipper Juan Gonzalez is putting his faith in Jonathan Bermudez.
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Finally, at 8pm (GDL time), Mexico will take on Venezuela at Estadio Panamericano.
Two international baseball experienced starting pitchers have been announced to lead their teams onto the field. Mexico’s manager Benjamin Gil has chosen left-hander Manny Bañuelos, while Venezuela’s Omar Flores has selected right-hander Ricardo Pinto. Both have track records not only in Major League Baseball, but in other professional leagues from around the world as well.
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Key News
- Where to Watch the WBSC Premier12 2024
- Day 1 starting pitchers announced as Group A managers talk team strengths, expectations for Premier12
- WBSC Premier12 2024 Preview: 12 teams chase international baseball glory
- Game 1 Preview: Panama face off Netherlands to open WBSC Premier12 action in Mexico
- Game 2 Preview: Battle of southpaws as USA take on Puerto Rico in first WBSC Premier12 game in Tepic
- Game 3 Preview: Baseball Heavyweights Mexico and Venezuela close out Day 1 at WBSC Premier12 2024
- Two days to go - Group A managers talk about their teams ahead of Opening Day
- WBSC Premier12 2024 - By The Numbers