Bravos de Margarita closed the mini-tour of Barquisimeto and Caracas 2-2, after beating Leones, 13 runs to 8, this Wednesday, at the Monumental stadium in Caracas-Simón Bolívar, remaining solid in first place in the League table Venezuelan Professional Baseball Association (LVBP), reported Trina Ballesteros, press officer of the island group.
“Offensively, we have done an excellent job, the guys are following the plan, we are having better at-bats than at the beginning of the season and that, obviously, is being seen in the way we are scoring runs. The pitching, although today (Wednesday) we were a little shaky, we were able to minimize the damage, to return home with a positive balance,” said manager José Moreno, after achieving Margarita’s new victory in the La Rinconada arena.
The brave strategist explained “this is one of the characteristics that this team has, they give you a low blow and it seems that they knock the air out of you and you will return with your head down, but this group is not like that. “They are fighting, they are committed to what they want, everyone is doing their job.”
Olivares spoke about the island’s success
For his part, Edward Olivares highlighted: “We are a family, we are a team, we go out to compete every time they give us the opportunity. “Everyone goes out to contribute their grain of sand and, thank God, the results are coming.”
“I always tell my teammates: We are going to play hard, game after game, pitch after pitch. Thank God we are very united, very focused and involved in the game and the results are coming out,” added the man from Caracas, who went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, three scored and two scored.
From the first inning, Bravos began production with a three-run cluster, starting with a single by Wilson Ramos, who scored Juan Santana with the first. Immediately, “El Búfalo” also stepped on the plate, along with Moisés Gómez, thanks to a double from José “Tilín” Martínez.
In the second chapter three more arrived for the Margarita cause with Gustavo Campero’s tubey base sweeper, which promoted Jeremy Rivas and Edward Olivares. Immediately afterwards, the Colombian big league also made the cash register ring, thanks to Santana’s hit.
The locals scored, in the lower part of the inning, with solo home runs by Víctor Bericoto and Harold Castro.
In the third inning, Margarita added three more to her tally with the second home run of the season by Jeremy Rivas, with Edgar Durán on board, and a single by Campero, which sent Olivares back to the plate.
In the lower part of the episode, Leones scored with a grand slam by Harold Castro, with José Rondón, Aldrem Corredor and Bericoto on base.
More races at the Monumental
Bravos added the 10th line, in the fifth, which came with a sacrifice fly from “Búfalo” Ramos, who sent Olivares straight home. In the next chapter, the same brave outfielder would be in charge of chartering two more, with a double that chartered Pedro Martínez and Rivas.
In that same inning, the locals added one more with a sacrifice fly by Carlos Tocci, who sent René Pinto to the plate.
Bravos gave final figures to the match in the top of the ninth with a single by Santana, which sent Campero home.
The victory went to Alfonso Hernández (1-0), after relief of an inning in which he struck out one, had an unearned run and received a couple of hits. The setback belonged to Luis Palacios (0-1), who only worked 1.1 innings in which he got six runs, all clean, received seven hits, did not walk and fanned two.
Caracas / Web Editorial
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What strategies does José Moreno believe are key to maintaining the team’s success as the season progresses?
**Interview with José Moreno, Manager of the Bravos de Margarita**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, José. Congratulations on the recent victory against the Leones! Can you tell us how the team managed to come back and achieve this win?
**José Moreno:** Thank you! It was a solid team effort. Offensively, we’ve been doing an excellent job lately. The players are really following the game plan better than at the beginning of the season, and that’s reflected in our scoring. Even though our pitching was a bit shaky today, we managed to minimize damage and secure the win [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the team’s resilience during tough moments. Can you elaborate on that aspect of your squad?
**José Moreno:** Absolutely. One of the defining characteristics of this team is its spirit. When we face adversity, it can feel like we’re knocked down, but this group stands tall. They don’t give up and are fully committed to our goals. Everyone is doing their part, and that unity is crucial for our success [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** Edward Olivares spoke about the team’s family-like atmosphere. How important is that dynamic to the team’s performance?
**José Moreno:** It’s vital. When players feel like they are part of a family, they fight harder and support each other both on and off the field. Edward is right—everyone contributes their part, and this unity makes us a competitive team. The results are coming thanks to that bond, and it’s encouraging to see my players so focused and involved [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your expectations for the rest of the season?
**José Moreno:** We aim to maintain our momentum and keep improving. Our goal is to stay at the top of the standings and secure a good position for the playoffs. If we continue playing with this determination and teamwork, I believe we can achieve great things [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your time, José. Good luck in the upcoming matches!
**José Moreno:** Thank you! We appreciate the support. Go Bravos!
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**Interview with Edward Olivares, Player for the Bravos de Margarita**
**Interviewer:** Edward, great game out there! You had an impressive performance with a couple of doubles. What helped you today?
**Edward Olivares:** Thanks! I think the key was our team chemistry. We all have the same goal, and when we step onto the field, we support each other. It’s all about playing hard and contributing in any way we can. When everyone buys into that mentality, great things can happen [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** You mentioned being part of a family within the team. How does that influence your play?
**Edward Olivares:** It’s huge for us. When you feel like you’re playing for more than just yourself—when you’re playing for your teammates—it really drives you to perform at your best. We encourage each other, and I think that helps us stay focused and engaged throughout the game [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** What’s your mindset going into the next games, considering how well the team has been performing?
**Edward Olivares:** We just need to keep that focus and determination. Every game is an opportunity to get better, and we need to treat each one like it’s our last. If we keep playing as a united front, I believe we’ll continue to see positive results [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravos_de_Margarita)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Edward! Looking forward to seeing more of your contributions on the field.
**Edward Olivares:** Thank you! We’ll keep giving our best for the fans and the team. Go Bravos!
