Latin America Region LLWS 2026:Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Águila LL – León, Nicaragua
Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila Little League from Leon, Nicaragua, represents the Latin America Region at the 2026 Little League World Series. Nicaragua enters Williamsport with a perfect 7-0 record after winning the Latin America Regional Tournament without a single loss.
| Team | Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Águila LL |
| City | Leon, Nicaragua |
| Region | Latin America |
| Regional Record | 7-0 |
| LLWS Opener | August 19 at 1:00 PM ET vs Caribbean |
| Venue | Volunteer Stadium, Game 1 |
| TV | ESPN |
| Manager | José Gabriel Rodríguez Mayorga |
Nicaragua plays the very first game of the 2026 LLWS on August 19 at 1:00 PM ET. They face the Caribbean Region champion, Los Nacionales Little League from the Dominican Republic, in Game 1 at Volunteer Stadium. ESPN carries the game live for US audiences watching at home.
This marks Nicaragua’s fourth LLWS appearance in program history. Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Aguila LL carries an undefeated regional record into Williamsport, making them one of the stronger Latin American programs to reach Pennsylvania in recent years.
Ministerio LL – Full 2026 LLWS Roster
| # | Player | Position(s) | Bats | Throws | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Giovany Urroz Chavez | P / OF | R | R | 4’11” |
| 3 | Jonathan Urroz Chavez | P / SS / 2B | R | R | 4’10” |
| 4 | Sergio Jiron Fuentes | P / OF | R | R | 4’11” |
| 5 | Jostin Martinez Castillo | OF / P | L | R | 4’9″ |
| 8 | Jose Martinez Padilla | P / C / 3B | R | R | 5’3″ |
| 9 | Joshwar Mercado Carrion | C | R | R | 5’6″ |
| 10 | Marvin Somarriba Gonzalez | 3B | R | R | 5’4″ |
| 14 | Moises Estrada Juarez | P / OF | R | R | 5’5″ |
| 16 | Kenyi Jimenez Blandon | 2B / 1B | R | R | 5’5″ |
| 18 | Marvin Gomez Pichardo | P / 1B | R | R | 5’10” |
| 19 | Kendry Arauz Roque | P / 1B | R | R | 5’8″ |
| 23 | Clemente Sevilla Pichardo | P / 1B | L | L | 5’9″ |
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Mayorga |
| Coach | Efrain Adolfo Martinez Telleria |
Key Players for Ministerio LL at the 2026 LLWS
Marvin Gomez Pichardo – #18
P / 1B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’10
Gomez Pichardo is the tallest player on Nicaragua’s roster at 5’10. He pitches and plays first base, covering two critical positions for manager Jose Gabriel Rodriguez Mayorga. His height gives him natural leverage on the mound and excellent reach at first base. Nicaragua will lean on Gomez Pichardo as a frontline pitching option throughout their time at Williamsport this August.
Clemente Sevilla Pichardo – #23
P / 1B · Bats L · Throws L · 5’9
Sevilla Pichardo is the only left-handed pitcher on the Nicaragua roster. He bats left and throws left, making him the sole southpaw in their entire pitching staff. At 5’9, he brings above-average size and a rare left-handed arm angle that Nicaragua can deploy against right-handed heavy lineups throughout the LLWS tournament bracket.
Joshwar Mercado Carrion – #9
C · Bats R · Throws R · 5’6
Mercado Carrion is the catcher for Nicaragua and one of their tallest position players at 5’6. Catchers control game tempo, set defensive positioning, and manage pitching rotations from behind the plate. His size as a catcher gives Nicaragua a strong presence in the most demanding defensive position on the entire field.
José Martínez Padilla – #8
P / C / 3B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’3
Martinez Padilla is Nicaragua’s most versatile player, listed at three positions, including pitcher, catcher, and third base. His ability to cover the battery from both sides gives manager Rodriguez Mayorga rare lineup flexibility throughout the full tournament. In a long bracket run, multi-position players like Martinez Padilla prove invaluable across eight to ten days of competition.
Kendry Arauz Roque – #19
P / 1B · Bats R · Throws R · 5’8
Arauz Roque pitches and plays first base for Nicaragua at 5’8. He forms part of a powerful three-player 1B/P group alongside Gomez Pichardo and Sevilla Pichardo. Nicaragua’s depth at first base and on the mound gives them the flexibility to match pitchers to opponents and rest starters across multiple rounds at Williamsport.
Ministerio LL Latin America Regional Record – 7-0
Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Águila LL went 7-0 through the Latin America Regional Tournament to earn the region title. Nicaragua won all seven games without dropping a single contest. Their undefeated run through the Latin America bracket confirmed their spot as the region’s representative at Williamsport.
The Latin America Region covers countries across Central America, South America, and the Caribbean zone not covered by separate regional tournaments. Nicaragua has historically been one of the stronger programs in this competitive regional bracket, with a 7-0 record representing their best regional performance in recent memory.
Nicaragua Opens the Entire 2026 LLWS in Game 1
Nicaragua throws out the first pitch of the entire 2026 Little League World Series. Game 1 on August 19 at 1:00 PM ET at Volunteer Stadium is the very first game of this year’s tournament. Nicaragua faces the Dominican Republic’s Los Nacionales Little League from Santiago in the opening matchup.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | August 19 | 1:00 PM | Caribbean (Dominican Republic) | Volunteer Stadium | ESPN |
| Subsequent games depend on results. Updated after each game. | |||||
Being selected for Game 1 on Opening Day carries historic significance at the LLWS. It means Nicaragua’s players walk onto the Volunteer Stadium field before any other team takes the diamond in 2026. ESPN broadcasts Game 1 live to audiences across the entire United States and beyond.
Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Águila LL – León, Nicaragua
Leon is Nicaragua’s second-largest city, located in the northwestern part of the country near the Pacific coast. The city has a population of approximately 200,000 residents and serves as an important cultural and educational center in Central America. Leon is also the home city of Nicaragua’s national university, UNAN-León.
Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Águila translates from Spanish to “Ministry on the Wings of the Eagle.” The name reflects the program’s community and faith-based foundation in Leon. Their 7-0 regional run adds a new chapter to Nicaraguan Little League history and brings international attention to baseball development across Central America.
Conclusion
Ministerio Sobre Las Alas Del Águila Little League from Leon, Nicaragua, represents the Latin America Region at the 2026 LLWS. They went 7-0 through the Latin America Regional Tournament. This marks Nicaragua’s fourth LLWS appearance in program history at Williamsport.
Nicaragua plays Game 1 at 1:00 PM ET on August 19, throwing out the very first pitch of the entire 2026 tournament. Watch Marvin Gomez Pichardo at 5’10 on the mound and Clemente Sevilla Pichardo as Nicaragua’s only left-handed pitcher. ESPN broadcasts the game live from Volunteer Stadium.
