Overview

• Liga Swing Perfecto of Chihuahua stayed alive with an 11-run comeback against Puerto Rico and a tense win over Panama, featuring consecutive standout performances from Gregorio Madrid.
• Japan enters with mixed form after routing the Czech Republic 12–0 and then falling 4–0 to Venezuela.
• This is the 24th meeting between the nations at the event, with Japan holding a 17–6 historical edge over Mexico.
• Mexico is in the elimination path after dropping its opener to Chinese Taipei under the tournament’s double-elimination format.
• First pitch is Tuesday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m. CT (Mexico) at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, with coverage on ESPN and Disney+.