In a demonstration of grit and high competitive level, the Caimanes de Barranquilla won the runner-up position in the Gran Caracas 2026 Americas Series.

The Colombian team left an indelible mark at the “Simón Bolívar” Monumental Stadium, where it competed inch by inch for the continental title, consolidating itself once again as a baseball benchmark in the region.

The road to the grand final was marked by the resilience and offensive power of the national team.

After qualifying in fourth position during the regular phase, the Caimanes sealed their place in the final of the tournament by beating the Águilas Metropolitanas 6-4 in a vibrant semifinal.

This achievement represented the third international final in the history of the Barranquilla club, adding to its runner-up finish in the 2016 Latin American Series and its historic title in the 2022 Caribbean Series.

The grand final against the Navegantes del Magallanes was a true duel of titans that kept the fans in suspense until their last breath.

They came far! Colombia national team runners-up in the Gran Caracas 2026 Americas Series

Colombia took absolute control of the match from the beginning, building an imposing 9-1 lead thanks to the forcefulness of figures such as Andrés Angulo and Harold Ramírez.

However, in a dramatic turn, the local team managed to come back in the final innings, sentencing the score with a tight 10-9 in favor of the Venezuelans.

Despite the loss at the end, the balance for Colombian baseball is extremely positive. This runner-up not only confirms the sustained growth of the discipline in the country, but also underlines the ability of its players to compete under maximum pressure on international stages.

Caimanes de Barranquilla returns home with its head held high, reaffirming that the national professional baseball process continues to add vital experience in the face of the next challenges on the world calendar.

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