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 does Edward Olivares believe teamwork plays a role in the Bravos de Margarita’s recent successes?
**Interview with José Moreno and Edward Olivares of Bravos de Margarita**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, everyone! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with José Moreno, the manager of Bravos de Margarita, and Edward Olivares, one of the team’s standout players. Thank you for joining us, guys!
**José Moreno:** Thank you for having us!
**Edward Olivares:** It’s great to be here!
**Interviewer:** José, congratulations on a great mini-tour! You ended with a 2-2 record and secured a solid win against the Leones. How do you feel the team performed overall during this stretch?
**José Moreno:** I think we did really well. Offensively, we’ve been executing our plan better than at the start of the season. We’re seeing improved at-bats. Although our pitching was shaky at times, like in the last game, we managed to minimize the damage and come back home with a positive balance [[1](https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-venezolano/lvbp-bravos-de-margarita-se-arma-hasta-los-dientes-con-la-incorporacion-de-este-grandeliga-202411194240)].
**Interviewer:** That’s fantastic to hear! You mentioned the team’s resilience. Can you elaborate on what makes your team unique in overcoming challenges?
**José Moreno:** Absolutely. This team has a fighting spirit. Even when we take a hit, they don’t bow down. Instead, they dig deep. They’re committed and everyone contributes towards our common goal. That’s what has been pushing us forward [[1](https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-venezolano/lvbp-bravos-de-margarita-se-arma-hasta-los-dientes-con-la-incorporacion-de-este-grandeliga-202411194240)].
**Interviewer:** Edward, you had quite a performance in the last game with three hits, including two doubles. How do you feel about your personal contribution to the team’s success?
**Edward Olivares:** It feels great to help our team win! We really see ourselves as a family. Every time we step on the field, we go out to compete together and contribute however we can. Staying united and focused is key for us [[1](https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-venezolano/lvbp-bravos-de-margarita-se-arma-hasta-los-dientes-con-la-incorporacion-de-este-grandeliga-202411194240)].
**Interviewer:** You mentioned teamwork as a significant factor. How does that unity manifest during tough games?
**Edward Olivares:** It’s all about communication and support. We remind each other to play hard, game after game. When we stay connected and engaged, the results follow naturally. It’s a collective effort, and luckily, we’ve been seeing a lot of success lately [[1](https://meridiano.net/beisbol/beisbol-venezolano/lvbp-bravos-de-margarita-se-arma-hasta-los-dientes-con-la-incorporacion-de-este-grandeliga-202411194240)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for your insights! It’s clear that the Bravos de Margarita are not just a team but a family. We look forward to seeing how the season progresses!
**José Moreno:** Thank you! We appreciate your support.
**Edward Olivares:** Thanks for having us! Go Bravos!
