Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 14 Defeats Bay County, MI 11 in Game 2 of the PONY League World Series
During game two of the 2026 Printscape PONY League World Series, Caribbean Zone champion Guaynabo, Puerto Rico defeated North Zone champion Bay County, MI, 14-1.
Guaynabo got on the board in the top of the third inning after Anthony Román singled to bring in one run. Sergio Pagan followed with a three-run home run to right field, giving Puerto Rico an early lead.
They added six more runs in the top of the fifth inning on just two hits. James Feliciano reached on a fielder’s choice, allowing one run to score. Román then singled to bring in another run, followed by a two-run single from Pagan. A wild pitch brought home two more runs to give them a larger lead.
Landon Deford got the start on the mound for Michigan. He gave up four hits and four runs over two and two-thirds innings while striking out four and walking two. Pagan started for Puerto Rico and allowed just two hits and no runs over three innings. He also struck out six and allowed no walks.
Deford, Jett Gohr, Gavin Dore, and Luke Fauver each had one hit for Bay County. Everett Carrier led the team with one RBI.
Guaynabo finished the game with 12 hits. Pagan led the team with five RBIs and went 2 for 3 at the plate. Feliciano had a team-high three hits in four at-bats, while Román and Derek Poueymirow each had multiple hits.
Puerto Rico has played well defensively, finishing the game without an error. Román led the team with 12 fielding opportunities.
With today’s win, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico advances in the winner’s bracket to play in Game 11 on Monday, Aug. 10, at 4:30 PM/ET and face the winner of Hidalgo vs Washington County in Game 5. This loss puts Bay County, MI into the losers bracket where they will face Paderborn, Germany on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 2:30 PM/ET in Game 7 of the Printscape PONY League World Series.
Hagerstown, MD 12 Defeats West Covina, CA 2 in Game 3 of the PONY League World Series
Ending game 3 of the 2026 Printscape PONY League World Series, East Zone champion Hagerstown, MD overcame West Zone champion West Covina, CA, 12-2.
Kason Mann had a strong day at the plate, picking up three hits and driving in four runs to help Hagerstown come away with the win. Mann hit a three-run home run to right field in the fourth inning and doubled in the third to bring home another run.
Hagerstown grabbed the lead in the bottom of the third, putting four runs on the board. Mann started the scoring with an RBI double, followed by a run scored on an error. Blake Truett then came through with a two-run single to give Hagerstown a 4-0 advantage.
The offense continued in the fourth inning as Hagerstown scored seven more runs. Mann's three-run homer added to the lead, while Camdyn Sibole doubled to bring in two runs. Ryan Emlet followed with a two-run single, pushing Hagerstown's lead to 11-0.
Mann was also effective on the mound, earning the win after allowing two hits and two runs over four innings. He struck out seven batters and did not allow a walk. Ayden Sanchez was charged with the loss for West Covina after pitching 2⅓ innings and giving up three runs on two hits with one walk.
Chase Goshorn finished off the game with a scoreless inning in relief for Hagerstown. He allowed one hit and struck out three without issuing a walk.
Hagerstown totaled 10 hits in the game. Truett finished 2-for-3, while Mann's three-hit performance led the team and included four RBIs.
Sanchez recorded both of West Covina's RBIs while going 1-for-2 at the plate. Sanchez, Jayden Corzantes, and Javier Verduzco each finished with one hit. West Covina also turned a double play during the game.
After the win today, Hagerstown, MD heads into the winner’s bracket to play in Game 12 on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7:00 PM/ET. They face the winner of Game 6. This loss enters West Covina, CA into the losers bracket where they will face the loser of Game 4 on Sunday, Aug. 9, at 6:00 PM/ET in Game 8 of the Printscape PONY League World Series.
Navojoa, Mexico 4 Defeats Pittsburgh (South Hills), PA 3 in Game 4 of the PONY League World Series
Washington County, PA 7 Defeats Hidalgo, TX 1 in Game 5 of the PONY League World Series