In a dramatic game full of emotions, the Chiriquí team secured a 7:6 victory over Veraguas in the fifth and decisive game of the series, played at the Kenny Serracín Stadium. This win keeps Chiriquí's hopes alive in the National Senior Baseball Championship. In the tenth inning, with runners in circulation, a ground ball by Jorge Rodríguez allowed Joans Montenegro to score the winning run, sparking a celebration among the Chiriquí fans who stormed the field. The match was a true rollercoaster of emotions, with lead changes and a heart-stopping finish. Earlier, in the seventh inning, Jhony Santos extended the lead with a solo home run to left field, making the score 4:2. When it seemed Chiriquí had control, Veraguas fought back. The relief performance of Gilberto Chu was also notable, as he worked five innings without allowing a run. However, Chiriquí showed its ability to respond in the bottom of the inning. Jonathan Saavedra drove in a crucial run with a sacrifice fly to bring his team closer to victory. Chiriquí opened the scoreboard early with a double by Erasmo Caballero in the first inning, but Veraguas responded in the third inning thanks to a hit by Miguel Atencio that tied the game. In the ninth inning, the Veraguás players tied the game 4:4 with runs by Ricardo Corcho and Álvaro Guevara, forcing extra innings and momentarily silencing the Kenny Serracín Stadium, which had its best attendance of the season. The tenth chapter was even more dramatic. The loss was for Israel Mendoza. Offensively, Erasmo Caballero and Jhony Santos led the Chiriquí lineup with two hits each, while Patiño drove in two runs. Additionally, the Chiriquí team showed patience at the plate by drawing eight walks. For Veraguas, who connected 13 hits, Álvaro Guevara, Erick Mordock, and Miguel Atencio stood out with two hits each, although it wasn't enough to avoid elimination. After the game, Jeffer Patiño confirmed to Radio Chiriquí that, after speaking with the Provincial League, he has decided to postpone his retirement from national championships until 2027. With this result, Chiriquí advances to the semifinals where they will face Panamá Oeste, while the other matchup will feature the defending champion Bocas del Toro and the Colón team. Veraguas took a 6:4 lead by capitalizing on an RBI ground ball by Adolfo Reina and a wild pitch from Ernesto Silva that allowed another run. In the fourth inning, the visitors took a 2:1 advantage with a single by Moisés Batista. The Chiriquí response was immediate. In the bottom of that same fourth inning, a hit by Jeffer Patiño flipped the score to 3:2, returning the lead to the home team.
