Information courtesy of Martin Jorge, Confederación Argentina de Softbol
Argentina falls to 1-2 at Pan-Ams, with tough 1-0 loss to Venezuela today. (They defeated Guatemala and lost to Mexico in their other two games. It won’t get any easier for the Argentines, who will face Puerto Rico and unbeaten (3-0) Canada tomorrow.
Argentina cayó con Venezuela (1)
Rough (Google) Translation below:
September 17, 2012 (Communication CAS). – Argentina Men’s National Team lost this afternoon Mayor with Venezuela, 1-0, in what was his third appearance in the VIII Pan American Championship “Dr.
Fernando Aren “which is being held in the city of Medellin, Colombia.The game was very close, with a great performance from both teams’ pitchers clearly dominated over opposing offenses.
Venezuela scored the only run of game in the top of the second inning when Rafael receiver Flores reached first by fielding preference (John Zambrano had hit single), advanced to second
on a soft grounder to the pitcher, and took third on a wild pitch. Finally, with two outs in the slate, was brought to the plate by Carlos Ojeda with a single that went into center field.That was all it took Venezuelan starter John Garcia, who pitched 6.2 innings and only allowed three hits by Argentina. In the sixth, the Venezuelan manager sent relief to Erick Urbaneja lefty hitters to face (also lefties) Fernando Petric (swinging central) and Pablo Montero (base on balls), and then return to leave the circle to Garcia.
Argentina threatened in the bottom of the fifth inning. Francisco Sabate reached first base infield hit, and was replaced by John Brandauer. The bahiense advanced to second after a grounder to second, and a third with rises to right field. However, Sacks German struck out leaving the tie at third.
Argentina in the sixth put runners on first and second with one out (walked to Paul Motroni Montero and Bruno, who arrived defensive error). However, Bittor struck and Mariano Montero grounder to pitcher struck out to end the threat. In the seventh inning, Argentina would have the tie in scoring position. With two outs, Manuel Godoy entered as a pinch hitter and hit twice. However, Leonardo Latasa (which became a hitter by Sacks) struck out for the final out.
Juan Potolicchio took the loss for Argentina, covering the entire route without receiving any support from
their offense. Potolicchio only allowed four hits, striking out 13 opponents. Thus, Argentina’s record of 1 win and 2 losses for the championship, and now is about to start his fourth game of the tournament, when they face Puerto Rico. Tomorrow, at 15 pm (from Argentina) The national team will play against Canada.