Herrera won the first game 4-3, while Oeste triumphed in the second game 3-2 in extra innings. Meanwhile, Panama Oeste, who finished the regular season as the undisputed leader, has found a tough opponent in Herrera, with the series tied at 1-1. Today, Herrera will host Panama Oeste at Claudio Nieto Stadium at 7:00 p.m., which will be the third game between the two teams. Panama Metro, led by its pilot José Murillo III, holds a 2-0 series lead against Potros de Este and will face each other again today at Rod Carew Stadium at 7:00 p.m. in the Eight Teams round of the 2026 National Youth Baseball Championship. The series is best-of-seven, and the winners will face off in the semifinals. The 'Metrillos' won their first two games against the Potros del Este by an identical score of 4-1 and are just two wins away from advancing to the semifinals.
Herrera and Panama Lead in National Baseball Championship Playoffs
In the 2026 National Youth Baseball Championship playoffs, Herrera and Panama Oeste are tied 1-1, while Panama Metro leads Potros de Este 2-0. Teams prepare for decisive games.
