The third sports newsletter – Prensa Latina

baseball

PHOENIX, US, March 11 (Prensa Latina) Guillermo Zúñiga’s supersonic arm gave Colombia a five-run-to-four win against Mexico in the overtime in the showdown that opened the V World Baseball Classic in Group C.

The decision came in the tenth, when it seemed that the South Americans were empty after the men were on first, third and one out, they tried to play a failed pressure, because Fabian Bertoz flew to first base, but Luis Urias’ mistake allowed the fifth of the Colombians.

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soccer

London, March 11 (Prensa Latina) Today, Manchester City maintained its illusions of winning the English Football League title, after defeating Crystal Palace 1-0 in the 27th round.

The penalty kick goal for Norwegian Erling Haaland in the 78th minute set the Citizens match, who advanced two points behind leaders Arsenal, rival Fulham, tomorrow.

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baseball

SANTO DOMINGO, March 11 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President Luis Abinader traveled to Miami, United States, today to launch the first ball of the game between his country and Venezuela, in the World Baseball Classic.

According to a press release issued by the Presidency, the President departed at 2:20 pm local time from the San Isidro Air Force Base in this capital city, accompanied by First Lady Raquel Arbagi; Chief of the Security Corps, Jimmy Arias, his special assistant, Eileen Beltrán, and former baseball player Pedro Martinez and his wife.

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soccer

Paris, March 11 (Prensa Latina) Today, French football star Kylian Mbappe gave Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 victory in his visit to the Pristo stadium with a stoppage-time goal, a victory that consolidated the leadership of the capital in Ligue 1.

At the Francis Le Blay Stadium in the northern city, the Rogiasoles dominated the match and created a lot of danger in the goal, which was defended by the veteran Dutchman Marco Bizot, who, despite his brilliance, endured the goals of Carlos Soler in the 37th minute and decisive accuracy. Mbappe, who scored 19 goals in the tournament, leads with Canadian Jonathan David (Lille).

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