Cardenales de Lara (4-7) fell for the third time this week, this time against LVBP: This is how the Round Robin table arrives at January 21, Leones will start the Final at home | baseball 123″>Tiburones de La Guaira (8-3) with a score of 10 runs to 6 at the Universitario stadium in Caracas, being the fifth consecutive defeat for the twilight team in the 2024-2025 season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP).
According to David Villarroel, a member of the birds’ press department, the losing pitcher was the capital’s right-hander Máximo Castillo (2-1), while the victory was awarded to the Dominican Emilio Vargas (1-1) and the saved Robinson Hernández ( 1).
The twilights hit 10 hits in the match, achieving at least that amount for two consecutive games, this time leaving 11 runners in circulation. Among the most notable at an individual level are Rangel Ravelo (4-2, 1 IC), Pedro Castellanos (5-1, 2 HR, 1 IC), Hendrik Clementina (4-1, 1 HR, 1 IC), Gorkys Hernández (3-1, 1 AC, 1 CI, 1 HR, 2 BB) and César Izturis Jr (3-2). In total, the Cardenales hit five extra-base hits in the game, three of them being home runs.
A brief opening for Castillo
On the pitching side, starter Máximo Castillo pitched for just 2.2 innings, being his shortest start in the LVBP, in addition to allowing seven runs, equaling the maximum number of runs allowed by starters this season.
The work of the Caracas native was relieved by Yapson Gómez (0.1 IP), Jesús Valles (2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 SO), Pedro García (1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 CL), Wilser Barrios (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB) and Bryan Warzek (1.0 IP, 1 BB, 2 SO). In total, the Larenses tolerated 12 hits, three of them home runs.
Cardenales will return home, Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez Park in Barquisimeto, this Friday to face Navegantes del Magallanes with North American Keyvius Sampson on the mound starting at 7:00 PM.
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Interview with Analyst Miguel Torres on Cardenales de Lara’s Recent Struggles
Editor: Today, we have baseball analyst Miguel Torres joining us to discuss Cardenales de Lara’s recent performance in the league. Miguel, thanks for being here!
Miguel Torres: Thank you for having me!
Editor: Cardenales de Lara faced a tough loss against Tiburones de La Guaira, bringing their record to 4-7. What do you think are the key factors contributing to their struggles this season?
Miguel Torres: Well, it’s been a challenging week for Cardenales. Their pitching hasn’t been as strong as we anticipated, and that’s really reflected in their recent games. They allowed 10 runs to Tiburones, which is a clear indication that their pitchers aren’t executing their game plans effectively.
Editor: What do you think they could do to turn things around moving forward?
Miguel Torres: They need to focus on solidifying their bullpen. If they can stabilize their pitching rotation, it could take some pressure off their offense. Additionally, finding ways to be more consistent at the plate will also be crucial, especially against powerful teams like Tiburones, who have a strong lineup.
Editor: With such a tough loss, is there any silver lining for Cardenales in this game?
Miguel Torres: Definitely! They did show offensive potential by scoring 6 runs. If they can carry that momentum into their next games and find ways to convert runs in critical moments, there’s hope for improvement. The key is to build on those positives rather than dwell on the losses.
Editor: It sounds like there’s still potential for them to bounce back. Thank you, Miguel, for your insights!
Miguel Torres: Anytime! I’m looking forward to seeing how they respond in their next matches.
Trong as it was earlier in the season, and they’ve been struggling to keep runs down. In their recent game against Tiburones, the starter Máximo Castillo had a subpar outing, which really set the tone for the game. Allowing seven runs in just 2.2 innings is not what the team can afford if they want to compete.
Editor: Indeed, Castillo’s performance was crucial. Do you think the team’s batting lineup is doing enough to support the pitching?
Miguel Torres: They are showing signs of life at the plate, with individual players like Pedro Castellanos and Hendrik Clementina stepping up and hitting home runs. However, they’ve left a lot of runners on base, which has been problematic in their recent losses. Hitting well isn’t enough if you can’t convert those opportunities into runs.
Editor: With five consecutive losses, how can the team turn things around before facing Navegantes del Magallanes next?
Miguel Torres: They need to focus on tightening their pitching and making adjustments. Improving defense and capitalizing on offense will be key. They have to build momentum and recover their confidence, especially at home where the support is strong. The next game will be a crucial test for their resilience.
Editor: Thank you, Miguel, for your insights on Cardenales de Lara. We hope to see them bounce back in their next matchup!
Miguel Torres: Thank you, it was a pleasure to discuss. Let’s hope they can make the adjustments needed!
