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.
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How do you feel the team’s resilience helped secure the win against the Leones, especially in challenging moments during the game?
**Interview with Bravos de Margarita’s Manager José Moreno and Player Edward Olivares**
**Interviewer:** Thanks for joining us today, Manager Moreno and Edward. Congratulations on your recent victory against the Leones and for staying on top of the LVBP standings. Manager Moreno, can you share your thoughts on the game?
**José Moreno:** Thank you! It was an exciting game. Offensively, we did an excellent job—our players are following the game plan well, and we’re consistently improving our at-bats compared to the start of the season. Despite some shaky pitching today, we managed to minimize the damage and come away with a solid win, 13-8. It’s all about how we bounce back, and I’m pleased with the resilience the team showed.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of resilience, you mentioned the team’s ability to overcome challenges during the game. Can you elaborate on that?
**José Moreno:** Absolutely. One of this team’s core characteristics is their fighting spirit. There are moments when the opposition can land a heavy blow, but instead of letting it deflate us, we rally together. Everyone is committed and working hard, which is crucial for our success this season.
**Interviewer:** Edward, you had a fantastic game yourself, going 3-for-5 with two doubles. How does your performance reflect the team’s dynamic?
**Edward Olivares:** I appreciate that! I think my performance is a testament to our teamwork and unity. We truly feel like a family on the field. Everyone contributes, and we motivate each other to give our best every game. Like I always say, we go out there to play hard—every pitch, every game. The results are a direct reflection of our focus and teamwork.
**Interviewer:** It’s great to hear that kind of energy from the team. What do you both feel is the key to maintaining this momentum as the season progresses?
**José Moreno:** Continuous improvement. We need to keep analyzing our performance, making adjustments where necessary, and staying committed to our individual and collective goals.
**Edward Olivares:** Exactly. I think staying united and focused is key. We have the talent, but it’s the mindset that makes the difference. When we play hard and stay engaged, good things happen.
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for these insights, and good luck as you continue your season!
**José Moreno & Edward Olivares:** Thank you! We appreciate your support!
