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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How does Edward Olivares view the role of teamwork in achieving collective success for the Bravos de Margarita this season?
**Interview with José Moreno and Edward Olivares from Bravos de Margarita**
**Interviewer:** Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with José Moreno, the manager of Bravos de Margarita, and Edward Olivares, one of the standout players from the team. Congratulations on your recent victory over the Leones, securing a strong position in the LVBP. José, let’s start with you—how do you assess your team’s performance during this mini-tour?
**José Moreno:** Thank you! I’m really proud of how the team performed. we closed the mini-tour with a 2-2 record, which not only keeps us competitive but also allows us to maintain our lead in the league. Offensively, we’ve shown significant improvement. The guys are really starting to follow our game plan more effectively, and that’s reflected in our run production. Even though our pitching was a bit shaky in the last game, we managed to minimize the damage and come back home with a positive balance.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like your team has a resilient mentality. You mentioned that the players are fighting through challenges. Can you elaborate on that?
**José Moreno:** Absolutely. This team has a remarkable spirit—when they face setbacks, they don’t let it affect them negatively. They are committed to their goals and consistently show up ready to work. It’s this determination that has kept us at the top of the standings.
**Interviewer:** Edward, you had quite a game, going 3-for-5 with two doubles. How do you feel your contributions help the team?
**Edward Olivares:** I think it’s all about teamwork for us. We approach every game with the mindset of competing and contributing. I always tell my teammates that we need to play hard—game after game. It’s not just about individual stats; it’s about the collective effort. We’re a family, and I believe that unity is key to our success.
**Interviewer:** That’s a great perspective. What do you think has been the main factor in the team’s successful run this season?
**Edward Olivares:** Our focus and unity have been crucial. We support one another on and off the field, which creates an atmosphere where everyone is engaged and pumped up to succeed. Plus, when we go out there every game, we believe in our capabilities, and thankfully, the results we’ve been aiming for are starting to come in.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your goals for the rest of the season as you look to maintain this lead?
**José Moreno:** Our goal is to keep building on our strengths and staying consistent. Every game is an opportunity to improve and execute better. We want to ensure that all our players are contributing and that our pitching staff continues to support our offense effectively.
**Edward Olivares:** I would add that we need to stay focused on each game. Every matchup is important, and we can’t overlook anyone. If we keep playing as a team and encouraging each other, I believe we can achieve great things this season.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, José and Edward, for your insights. Best of luck for the upcoming games—you’ve certainly given the fans a thrilling season so far!
**José Moreno & Edward Olivares:** Thank you! We appreciate your support.
(Interviewer notes that the Bravos de Margarita show great promise as they continue their enviable path in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League following the recent victory, as shared by Trina Ballesteros, their press officer) [[1](https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-venezolano/lvbp-bravos-de-margarita-recupera-a-dos-estrellas-para-la-octava-semana-video–202411258540)].