TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Nicaragua shut out Team Taiwan 6-0 in the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers on Sunday (Feb. 23), setting up a high-stakes rematch against Spain on Tuesday (Feb. 25) for the final spot in Group A, aiming to improve their current 1-2 record.
Nicaragua clinched the top spot in their group with a 3-0 record, securing their place in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Taiwan's head coach, Tseng Hao-jiu (曾豪駒), acknowledged Nicaragua's strong offensive performance and emphasized the need for Taiwan to enhance its overall attack efficiency. He assured fans that the team would give their all in the upcoming playoff.
Nicaragua's head coach, Sandor Guido, expressed satisfaction with achieving their goal in just three games. Meanwhile, pitching coach Len Picota shared his hopes of facing Taiwan again in the main tournament. As Taiwan prepares for the decisive match against Spain, fans eagerly await the outcome that will determine their team's fate in the tournament.