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 challenges did the Bravos de Margarita team face during their recent mini-tour, and how did they overcome them according to José Moreno?
**Interview with José Moreno and Edward Olivares of Bravos de Margarita**
**Interviewer**: Thank you both for joining us today! Let’s start with you, José. Your team recently finished a challenging mini-tour with a 2-2 record, but you sealed a significant win against Leones. How do you feel about the team’s performance during this stretch?
**José Moreno**: Thanks for having us! I feel proud of the group. We had some ups and downs, but the offensive execution has been exemplary. We’ve been focusing on each player following the game plan, which has resulted in stronger at-bats compared to the start of the season. Even though our pitching was shaky at times in the last game, we managed to minimize the damage and come home with a positive record [[1](https://lvbp.com/)].
**Interviewer**: That’s great to hear, José. You mentioned the team’s resilience—how important is that mindset in such a competitive league?
**José Moreno**: Very important. This team has a fighting spirit. We’ve faced challenges that might normally throw a team off course, but instead, they regroup and dig in. It’s a hallmark of our character. Everyone is committed and doing their part, which is key to our success [[1](https://lvbp.com/)].
**Interviewer**: Edward, you’ve been performing impressively, contributing to the team’s wins significantly. Can you share your perspective on the team’s chemistry?
**Edward Olivares**: Absolutely! We see ourselves as a family. Every game, we’re all contributing, whether it’s with our bats or defense. I always tell my teammates to play hard, pitch by pitch and game by game. The unity we have is vital, and it’s paying off in our results. I feel that connection is what keeps us focused [[1](https://lvbp.com/)].
**Interviewer**: You mentioned contributing “your grain of sand.” What does that mean in practical terms on the field?
**Edward Olivares**: It means every player knows they have a role to play. Whether it’s getting a hit, making a catch, or encouraging others, it’s about each of us giving our all for the team. Everyone is involved, and that collective effort is what leads to our successes [[1](https://lvbp.com/)].
**Interviewer**: It sounds like you both have a solid grasp on the team’s objectives. Looking ahead, what are your expectations as you continue in the LVBP?
**José Moreno**: We want to keep building on our current performance and maintain our position at the top of the table. Consistency will be key as we face tougher competition. We’ll keep pushing and working hard [[1](https://lvbp.com/)].
**Edward Olivares**: I echo that sentiment. We’re focused on every game, staying united, and striving for excellence. With this mindset, I believe we can continue to achieve great things [[1](https://lvbp.com/)].
**Interviewer**: Thank you both for your insights! Best of luck with the upcoming games.
**José Moreno & Edward Olivares**: Thank you! We appreciate your support.