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Little League World Series: Venezuela Shuts Out Puerto Rico; Connecticut Edges Texas
The Venezuelan team overcame visa delays and travel restrictions to shut out Puerto Rico 5-0, after receiving U.S. State Department approval just days before the match.
- With a commanding display, Cardenales Little League from Barquisimeto shut out Puerto Rico 5-0 at Volunteer Stadium.
- Amid U.S. travel restrictions affecting 19 countries, Venezuelan players traveled without their families because parents couldn’t get visas and needed exemptions from the U.S. State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Using smartphones, Manager Luis Bermudez said the team has stayed connected to supporters 2,204 miles away, and Francisco Rivero scored twice on Wednesday.
- Last Thursday, Venezuela was notified of visa approval, and on Friday, they will play Canada in the LLWS, affecting their upcoming match.
- As Latin America representative, Cardenales Little League from Barquisimeto won all five regional tournament games, outscoring opponents 46-6 to qualify for the LLWS.
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LLWS begins in Williamsport/PA team plays tonight - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Little League Baseball World Series began Wednesday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Venezuela won the opening game 5-0 over Puerto Rico. Nevada defeated Illinois 16-0. Panama defeated Australia 7-2. Connecticut defeated Texas 1-0. Four more games will be played today at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. The Little League team from Pennsylvania will face South Dakota tonight in the 7pm game. All of the games are being televised on ESPN. Chinese Taipei ra…
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Little League World Series: Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico; Connecticut edges Texas
By AMANDA VOGT The Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hitting with the bases loaded at the Little League World Series, Samuel Castillo found the gap between left and center field. Two runs scored and Venezuela’s lead over Puerto Rico grew to 3-0. Above the team dugout, spectators in a fan section that barely filled three rows raised one of the few Venezuelan flags in Volunteer Stadium. It took a lot for Venezuela to get here, but on Wedn…
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Alone and 2,200 miles from home, Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico 5-0 at Little League World Series
It took a lot for Venezuela to the Little League World Series, but on Wednesday it made the playing baseball part look easy.
The Little Cardinals League debuted on Wednesday afternoon, August 13 in the World Series of Small Leagues, against Juan A. Bibiloni, representing Puerto Rico, taking the first victory of the series with an impressive 5-0. The Larenses are representing not only Venezuela, but also Latin America, as they were the champions of the region weeks ago, when they had undefeated record of 5-0 and passed over every rival who crossed them across.
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