Águilas defeated Tigres at the José Pérez Colmenares stadium / Photo: Courtesy of José Ramón González / Tigres de Aragua Press
Osleivis Basabe hit a home run in the top of the fifth inning that found two runners in circulation so that the Águilas del Zulia turned the score around and achieved their fifth consecutive victory, by winning 12-3 over the Tigres de Aragua in a Venezuelan League clash of Professional Baseball (LVBP).
According to Rafael Petit, press officer for the Raptors, the Zulians scored nine of their 12 runs in innings five, six and seven to come from behind, after having reached the fifth inning with a 3×1 disadvantage.
Among the team’s 14 hits, two doubles and an undisputed hit by catcher Sandy León with a run scored and an RBI stand out.
“Things went well for us, we continued hitting in a timely manner with good defense and good pitching to achieve another important victory. It is always good to start the week with victory,” León said at the end of the commitment.
Good mix
Alí Castillo, Oslevis Basabe, Eduardo Torrealba and Sandy León combined to go 10-for-15, 7 runs scored, 8 RBIs, a home run and two doubles.
“We know that we have a good offense that we can overcome a score like today,” added the mask.
The Tigers’ three lines were made against starter José Dávila, who remained on the mound for four innings, while relievers Carlos Betancourt, Aldry Acosta, Gregory Infante, Nomar Rojas and Eduardo Jiménez painted the cats white for five innings. striking out three rivals and issuing two walks.
“The pitchers are making it easy for us catchers because by getting ahead in the count it allows us to work better each shift,” he concluded.
Record of the raptors
With the fifth win in a row, the Zulians leave a record of 10 wins and 10 losses (10-10) and are in fifth place in the table, where the Aragüeños are fourth with a balance of 11-10.
This Thursday, the birds of prey will begin a four-game series against Caribes de Anzoátegui at the Alfonso “Chico” Carrasquel stadium in Puerto La Cruz.
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**Interview with Rafael Petit, Press Officer for the Águilas del Zulia**
**Host:** Welcome, Rafael! Thank you for joining us today. Let’s talk about the recent game between Águilas del Zulia and Tigres de Aragua. What a tremendous victory for the Águilas!
**Rafael Petit:** Thank you for having me! Yes, it was indeed a fantastic game for us. The team really came together, especially in the fifth inning.
**Host:** Absolutely! You mentioned that Osleivis Basabe hit a critical home run during that inning. Can you tell us more about that moment and what it meant for the team?
**Rafael Petit:** Definitely. Osleivis’s home run was a turning point. He stepped up when we had two runners already on base, and the energy in the stadium was electric. That home run not only gave us the lead, but it also boosted the morale of the entire team. It was a perfect example of our players rising to the occasion.
**Host:** The final score was 12-3. Dominating performances like this one can really shift momentum, can’t they?
**Rafael Petit:** Absolutely! Scoring nine of our 12 runs in the fifth inning was a testament to our offensive capabilities. It reflects our hard work and preparation. Winning five consecutive games gives us a ton of confidence as we move forward in the season.
**Host:** It sounds like the team is in great shape! With the LVBP being so competitive, what are your thoughts on the upcoming games?
**Rafael Petit:** We’re feeling optimistic but also aware that every game is a challenge. Consistency is key. We’ll take this momentum into our next matches and focus on maintaining our performance level.
**Host:** Thank you, Rafael! Best of luck to the Águilas del Zulia in the rest of the season!
**Rafael Petit:** Thank you! We appreciate the support!
