The twilight pitching knew how to keep the aboriginal offensive at bay / Photo: Cardinals Press
Caribes de Anzoátegui could not hit the right shots against Cardenales de Lara’s pitching and fell this Thursday with a score of 5-2 at the Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez stadium in Barquisimeto.
Although La Tribu had eight hits and the Red Birds seven, it was the locals who were able to materialize the offensive opportunities they had to add their ninth victory of the campaign, which represented the eighth defeat for the aborigines.
Twilight starter Jimmy Endersby had a great outing in which he completed five and two-thirds innings, allowing just three hits and striking out four opponents to win the award. The recently acquired Danry Vásquez and the Cuban Rangel Ravelo were in charge of chartering the five local stripes.
Larense power
The Cardenales’ first run came in the third inning, after a hit by Rangel Ravelo to center field, off Emerson Martínez’s deliveries, to drive in Gorkys Hernández.
In the fifth inning, Danry Vásquez brought out his power against reliever Yeizo Campos and hit a two-run home run, with which Hernández stepped on the plate again.
Ravelo also showed his power and blew the fence between the left and center fields in front of Rafael Marcano, to boost Vásquez himself and make the score 5-0.
Those led by Morgan Ensberg wasted a couple of opportunities in which they had two men in circulation and it was not until the eighth inning when they were able to break the shutout, after an unstoppable RBI by Carlos Mendoza that sent Andruw Monasterio to the plate.
In the ninth inning Luis Sardiñas hit a four-corner hit (the third of the season for him) against Edwin Escobar, but the twilight pitcher recovered and achieved the Larense victory.
Jimmy Endersby scored the victory (1-0) and Emerson Martínez the defeat (0-2). Danry Vásquez went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, two RBIs and the home run, while Rangel Ravelo finished 2-for-4 with home runs, one run scored and three RBIs.
Classification
With the results of Thursday’s day, Caribes was in fifth place in the table with a record of 7-8, four games behind the leader Tiburones de La Guaira (12-5). Lara is third at 9-8.
This Friday both novenas will meet again in the Barquisimetano park.
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**Interview with Jimmy Endersby, Pitcher for Cardenales de Lara**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Jimmy. Your performance in last night’s game against Caribes de Anzoátegui was impressive, to say the least. Can you walk us through your mindset going into the game?
**Jimmy Endersby:** Absolutely! I was focused on executing my pitches and keeping my composure. I knew that Caribes has a good lineup, so it was crucial for me to stay ahead in the counts and trust my defense behind me.
**Interviewer:** You pitched five and two-thirds innings, allowing only three hits and striking out four batters. What do you think was the key to your success on the mound?
**Jimmy Endersby:** I think the key was my ability to mix my pitches effectively. I relied a lot on my fastball and slider, and I felt really comfortable with my command. Plus, the support from my teammates was incredible. Our defense made some great plays, which gave me extra confidence.
**Interviewer:** Cardenales de Lara managed to capitalize on their offensive opportunities despite both teams having similar hit counts. What do you think made the difference in that aspect of the game?
**Jimmy Endersby:** Sometimes it’s not just about how many hits you make but when you make them. Our hitters were able to come through in crucial situations, which is why we put runs on the board. It was great to see everyone contributing and rallying behind each other.
**Interviewer:** Last night’s win marked an important milestone for your team. How are you feeling about Cardenales de Lara’s performance this season so far?
**Jimmy Endersby:** I’m really proud of how we’ve been performing. We’ve got a talented group of guys, and every game we’re learning and growing together. The goal is to keep building on our successes and stay competitive.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for your time, Jimmy. Best of luck in your upcoming games!
**Jimmy Endersby:** Thank you! I appreciate it. Looking forward to the next challenge.
