A great start by Omar Bencomo Jr was enough to guide Tigres de Aragua‘s 5×3 victory over Cardenales de Lara from the mound in a duel held at the Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez stadium in Barquisimeto, reported Hely Daniel Rodríguez, press officer for the felines.
Tigres made their first two runs at the beginning of the first inning, with two outs, Eduardo Escobar sounded unstoppable, then José “Cafecito” Martínez repeated the dose, with two on bases, Odúbel Herrera reached first base due to interference from the catcher, with the bases loaded, Leobaldo Cabrera rocked unstoppably to bring Escobar and Martínez to the plate.
The Cardenales scored in the final part of the first section, with Danry Vásquez on base, Pedro Castellanos singled to center to bring the run home. The twilights equalized the actions at the close of the second episode, with Ildemaro Vargas uncatchable, the second Larense run occurred in the legs of Alí Sánchez.
Key moment for Tigres
The Aragüeños went ahead again in the actions at the beginning of the third inning with a cluster of three runs, “Cafecito” Martínez receives a walk, then Herrera hits a double to center field, with two on base, Leobaldo Cabrera reaches first base with passport, with the bases full, the pitcher Jesús Valles makes an error in turning to first, so that Martínez and Herrera scored, then with a selection play after connection by Jesús Sucre, Cabrera scored the fifth Bengali run.
Bencomo Jr. scored the first game won for a Tigres starter in the current season, after working five innings with six hits allowed and two runs allowed, with three walks and three strikeouts.
The defeat fell to Keyvius Sampson after allowing five runs in two innings pitched.
Rescue
The first save of the season went to the Bahamas native, Chavez Fernander, with the work of one episode, in which he allowed an unearned run.
Tigres de Aragua returns home to receive the visit of Águilas del Zulia this Wednesday, November 6 at the José Pérez Colmenares stadium in Maracay.
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**Interview with Omar Bencomo Jr. After His Stellar Performance**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Omar! Congratulations on your fantastic performance on the mound last night against Cardenales de Lara. How are you feeling after securing the first win of the season for the Tigres de Aragua?
**Omar Bencomo Jr.:** Thank you! I feel great. It’s always a special moment to contribute to the team’s success, especially in a critical early-season game.
**Interviewer:** You pitched for five solid innings and helped lead the team to a 5×3 victory. What do you attribute your success on the mound to in that game?
**Omar Bencomo Jr.:** I think it was a combination of factors. I focused on my mechanics and hitting my spots. Plus, the support from my teammates was incredible. Eduardo Escobar and José “Cafecito” Martínez really set the tone offensively, which gave me the confidence to settle in.
**Interviewer:** The team jumped to an early lead with those two runs in the first inning. How crucial do you think that early scoring was for your pitching performance?
**Omar Bencomo Jr.:** Getting those early runs is always a big boost. It allows the pitcher to relax a bit and focus on their game plan instead of feeling the pressure of a tight score. Knowing the team was ahead helped me stay in my rhythm.
**Interviewer:** You’ve been part of many games, but how does it feel to be the first starter to get a win this season for Tigres?
**Omar Bencomo Jr.:** It feels amazing! It’s a testament to all the hard work we’ve been putting in during the off-season and at the start of this season. I hope it sets the standard for what’s to come.
**Interviewer:** What’s next for you and the team after this victory?
**Omar Bencomo Jr.:** We need to build on this momentum. Each game is a new opportunity, and we’ll focus on maintaining our energy and strength as we head into our next match. Every win means a lot, especially early on in the season.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Omar, and best of luck for the rest of the season!
**Omar Bencomo Jr.:** Thank you! I appreciate it.
