Caribes de Anzoátegui ambushed the Tiburones de La Guaira relief team and scored four runs in the eighth inning to beat them 6-5. In this way, La Tribu returned to victory, after five defeats.
The duel, played on Wednesday night at the Alfonso “Chico” Carrasquel stadium in Puerto La Cruz, was the second of a series of two matches that ended in a division of honors.
Niuman Romero was decisive when he hit an RBI single for the two runs that served to turn the score around, in a clash that was delayed for just over an hour due to rain.
End of the bad streak
Caribes needed a victory to shake off the bad streak and be able to get out of the basement of the qualifying table, taking advantage of the bad moment of Leones del Caracas, which was swept by Bravos de Margarita in a series of two duels.
The aborigines started the challenge on the right foot, as they went ahead with a couple of runs in the first chapter. Between the Dominican Deyni Olivero and Yorvin Pantoja they kept the salty offense at bay for four acts, but in the fifth chapter reliever Manuel Cachutt looked ineffective and allowed three runs, so that the visitor took control of the scoreboard.
The coastal team extended the lead with a line in the sixth episode and another in the seventh, to make the shares 5-2. However, in the eighth inning the eastern team gave a decisive turn to the scoreboard, against Guaireño reliever Anthony Castro.
indigenous props
Willians Astudillo, Luis Sardiñas and Leonardo Reginatto hit consecutive singles to fill the bases. Romer Cuadrado walked to score La Tribu’s third run and mark the end of Castro’s performance.
In his place came Yapson Gómez, who opened with a walk to Wilmer Pérez to make it 5-4. Then Andruw Monasterio struck out and it was the turn of captain Niuman Romero, who hit a hit to left field to score two and turn the electronic scoreboard.
The manager of the Orientals, Morgan Ensberg, entrusted Richard Guasch with putting a lock on the game and he complied to add his first save of the season. The victory went to Saúl Terán, while Castro suffered the setback.
Romero was the standout for the indigenous team, going 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBIs.
Classification
Caribes is seventh in the qualifying table with a balance of eight wins and 11 falls (8-11), 3.5 games behind first place, which is still held by La Guaira (13-9).
The aborigines will now face Águilas del Zulia in a series of four games from Thursday to Sunday, if the rain factor does not appear in the middle.
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**Interview with Sports Analyst Carlos Mendoza on Caribes de Anzoátegui’s Recent Victory**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Carlos! Thanks for joining us today to discuss the recent match between Caribes de Anzoátegui and Tiburones de La Guaira. What a thrilling game! What stands out to you about Caribes’ performance?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Thank you for having me! The standout moment has to be that explosive eighth inning where Caribes scored four runs, turning the game around. Niuman Romero’s RBI single was particularly crucial, showing his ability to rise to the occasion under pressure.
**Interviewer:** Absolutely! It seems like this victory was much-needed for Caribes. How important was this win for them, considering they had lost five games prior?
**Carlos Mendoza:** This win was critical. Not only did it halt their losing streak, but it also lifted them from the bottom of the standings. They needed this victory for team morale and to regain some momentum, especially with Leones del Caracas struggling as well. It’s a turning point for them in the season.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of Leones del Caracas, they were swept by Bravos de Margarita while Caribes pulled off this win. How do you see this dynamic affecting the competition in the league?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Every match counts, especially as we move deeper into the season. Caribes will likely use this victory as a catalyst to push forward, while Leones will need to regroup quickly to avoid falling further behind. The pressure is on for both teams moving forward!
**Interviewer:** We also saw that the game was delayed due to rain. How do you think weather disruptions impact a team’s performance during such critical moments?
**Carlos Mendoza:** Weather delays can disrupt a team’s rhythm and momentum. In this case, it seemed to impact La Guaira more than Caribes. They were leading before the delay, but Caribes came back energized and focused, which speaks to their resilience as a team.
**Interviewer:** Great insights, Carlos! Caribes de Anzoátegui will face Tiburones de La Guaira again in a future match. What should we watch for in that next encounter?
**Carlos Mendoza:** I expect a heated rematch. Caribes will be looking to build on their recent success, while La Guaira will aim for redemption. It’ll be interesting to see how both teams adapt and respond to the challenges ahead. Fans should definitely mark their calendars for that one!
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Carlos, for sharing your expertise with us. It’s certainly an exciting time in the LVBP!
**Carlos Mendoza:** My pleasure! Looking forward to the next games.
