Panama, Nicaragua and Cuba advance in 2026 Central American Games baseball

Panama remained unbeaten in the Super Round of the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games baseball tournament, defeating Cuba 6-2 after Erasmo Caballero hit a grand slam. Nicaragua earned its first historic win over Cuba, 6-5, to reach the final and guarantee at least a silver medal. Cuba continued its strong showing, shutting out Puerto Rico 4-0 and beating Colombia 3-0, keeping the team unbeaten in Group A. Puerto Rico also recorded a victory, edging Colombia 8-6. The Dominican Republic was eliminated after a 4-3 loss to Panama, leaving Panama atop the Super Round standings at 3‑0. These results shape the medal race, with Panama, Nicaragua and Cuba positioned as the leading contenders.