Panama Juvenile Baseball Championship: Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste Clash for Title
The stage is set for the championship series of the 57th National Juvenile Baseball Championship in Panama. After months of competition, Chiriquí and Panamá Oeste have emerged as the final contenders, promising a thrilling showdown for the title.
A Hard-Fought Road to the Finals
Chiriquí faced a challenging path to the finals, overcoming the reigning champions, Coclé’s Leña Roja. The series went the distance, reaching a sixth game, which Chiriquí ultimately won with a score of 4-2.
Panamá Oeste secured their spot in the championship series more decisively, defeating the metropolitan team four games to one.
Breaking Championship Droughts
This year’s final represents a significant opportunity for both teams to end lengthy championship droughts. Panamá Oeste last claimed the juvenile baseball title in 2023, defeating Coclé 4-1 in the series. Chiriquí’s wait has been even longer, with their last championship victory dating back to 2011.
Historically, Chiriquí boasts a more impressive record in the juvenile league, having secured nine championships, while Panamá Oeste has won three.
Championship Series Schedule
The Federación Panameña de Béisbol (Fedebeis) has announced the following schedule for the championship series:
- Games 1 & 2: Tuesday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 25th at 8:00 p.m. At Estadio Mariano Rivera.
- Games 3 & 4: Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. At Estadio Kenny Serracín (Chiriquí).
- Games 5, 6 & 7 (if necessary): Monday, March 2nd, Tuesday, March 3rd, and Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. At Estadio Rod Carew (neutral site).
Did you know?
Chiriquí has historically been the more successful team in the Juvenile Baseball Championship, with nine titles compared to Panamá Oeste’s three.
FAQ
Q: Where will the first two games of the championship series be played?
A: The first two games will be held at Estadio Mariano Rivera.
Q: When will Chiriquí host games?
A: Chiriquí will host games three and four at Estadio Kenny Serracín on February 27th, and 28th.
Q: Where will any potential additional games be played?
A: Games five, six, and seven (if needed) will be played at Estadio Rod Carew.
Q: How did Chiriquí reach the finals?
A: Chiriquí defeated the reigning champions, Coclé’s Leña Roja, in six games.
Q: How did Panamá Oeste reach the finals?
A: Panamá Oeste defeated the metropolitan team four games to one.
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