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World Series Game 1: Poets Overpower Gentlemen in Lopsided Opener

The Panama City Poets made a commanding statement to open the World Baseball League World Series, steamrolling the London Gentlemen 12–2 behind a dominant outing from Nelson Padilla and a relentless offensive display.

Padilla, the 25-year-old Honduran ace, delivered eight innings of two-hit ball, striking out six while walking four. Backed by early run support, he never allowed London to settle, leaning on a crisp fastball and precise command.

The Poets wasted no time seizing momentum, tagging London starter Hugh Wolf for three runs in the first inning and never looking back. Jean Gonnet opened the scoring with a two-run homer — the first of two he’d hit on the night. Harola Anekelea added a long ball of his own, and shortstop Alex Morel contributed a 3-for-4 performance with two RBIs.

By contrast, the Gentlemen were overwhelmed. Wolf and three relievers combined to allow 17 hits and 12 runs, while the offense managed just five baserunners. Zijadin Galica had a pair of singles, but the heart of London’s order was silent.

With Game 2 looming, the Poets lead the best-of-seven series 1–0 and have already put London on notice with a performance as loud as the scoreline suggests.