The short version
- The WBSC reported Venezuela defeated Puerto Rico in eight innings at Soberanía National Stadium in Managua on Friday
- Puerto Rico took the lead in the first inning with consecutive two-out singles from Eldred George and Juan Cruz according to the WBSC live blog
- Venezuela tied the game at one then took a 4-1 lead in the bottom of the first with an RBI double by Giovanni Rivero an RBI single by Diego Gonzalez and Rivero stealing home the WBSC said
- The teams traded the lead before Joan Delgado delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth the confederation reported
Venezuela Improves to 4-0
Venezuela defeated Puerto Rico in eight innings at the Soberanía National Stadium in Managua on Friday to record its seventh consecutive win at the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2026 presented by RAXUS. Venezuela leads the Super Round with a 4-0 record while Puerto Rico dropped to 1-3 according to the World Baseball Softball Confederation.
Puerto Rico took the lead in the first inning with consecutive two-out singles from catcher Eldred George and first baseman Juan Cruz the WBSC said. Venezuela responded in the bottom of the first with back-to-back one-out singles by Lewis Castillo and Johnfrank Salazar to tie the game at one. Giovanni Rivero added an RBI double and Diego Gonzalez an RBI single before Rivero stole home to make it 4-1 the confederation reported.
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What the sources posted
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🇵🇷 Puerto Rico take the lead in the first inning! WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup presented by RAXUS #BaseballWorldCupU23 pic.twitter.com/PoulW1hDW4
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🇻🇪 Venezuela keep adding runs in the first inning! WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup presented by RAXUS #BaseballWorldCupU23 pic.twitter.com/RvHQPFVbgc
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🇻🇪 VENEZUELA WALK IT OFF! They're heading to Sunday's World Championship Final! WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup presented by RAXUS #BaseballWorldCupU23 pic.twitter.com/SmX0emkPoW
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Pitching Changes and Late Drama
Puerto Rico starter Edwin Sanchez was relieved by Byron Madero in the third. Venezuela used seven pitchers including starter Yujanyer Herrera and later Albert Rivas in the eighth. Puerto Rico tied the game in the sixth on a two-RBI double by shortstop Yamvier Carrero the WBSC live blog stated.
In the bottom of the eighth Yandiel Reyes took the mound for Puerto Rico. Venezuela advanced the runners from second and third with sacrifice bunts and after an intentional walk Joan Delgado singled to center field on the first pitch he saw to walk off the game the confederation reported. Venezuela advances to Sunday's World Championship Final.
Where the sources differ
All three sources focus on different games in the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup. Sources 1 and its embedded posts agree on the details of the Venezuela versus Puerto Rico game on November 13 including the walk-off win the first-inning scoring sequence and multiple pitching changes. Source 2 describes a separate Japan versus Puerto Rico game on November 12 that ended 11-1. Source 3 reports on a November 11 Puerto Rico versus Taiwan game that Puerto Rico won 1-0. The sources do not conflict on any shared facts because they cover distinct matches.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state the final score of the Venezuela-Puerto Rico game. They provide no information on total hits errors or complete individual pitching lines beyond selected details. The sources also do not indicate how many runs Puerto Rico scored in the second inning or the exact score after that frame. No attendance figure or post-game comments from players or coaches are included.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Reporting WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup: Venezuela walk it off, celebrate seventh win
- Reporting WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2026 presented by RAXUS: Game Report - Natsuki Fujiwara and Yuta Maruki star in Japan's win over Puerto Rico
- Reporting Taiwan advances in U23 Baseball World Cup despite loss to Puerto Rico
How we checked this
The World Baseball Softball Confederation provided the primary account of the Venezuela walk-off victory over Puerto Rico on November 13 including the live blog and embedded posts. Its separate game report detailed Japan's win over Puerto Rico the previous day. Taiwan News reported on Puerto Rico's preliminary-round win over Taiwan. Only the November 13 game is the focus of this article.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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