The Venezuelan team, which needed a special exemption from the U.S. State Department after visas were initially denied, wins its opener, 5-0. Connecticut pitcher Luca Pellegrini outduels Texas’ Shane Grawe with a one-hitter and 11 strikeouts in a 1-0 win.

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Originally Published: August 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM PDT

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