La Tribu is among the best teams in the championship on an offensive level /Photo: Prensa Caribes
Baseball 123″>Caribes de Anzoátegui extended the great moment it is experiencing in the young 2024/2025 season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) by beating Tigres de Aragua with a score of 10-8.
Despite the hesitation of their relief in the final third of the challenge played on Thursday night, the aborigines managed to maintain their undefeated record at the Alfonso “chico” Carrasquel stadium in Puerto La Cruz, where they have won five in a row.
Once again, timely hitting was key to achieving victory, in a duel that also started an hour late (8:05 pm) due to electrical problems. Andruw Monasterio and Willians Astudillo carried the offensive weight of La Tribu, which will face the Bengalis again on Friday.
Offensive fight
Caribes and Tigres came into the match as two of the three best offensive teams so far in the championship and they demonstrated that on the Portocruz diamond. The commitment had a total of 24 hits and 18 runs.
The Aragonese troop started the party in the first episode with two scores against the aboriginal starter Emerson Martinez. The Indigenous Machinery responded with a little line at the bottom of that inning, but at the top of the second act the visitor made one more for the partial 3-1.
The Orientals did not allow themselves to be intimidated and ambushed Cuban pitcher Yoanner Negrín, to whom they made four runs to turn the match 5-3. Andruw Monasterio drove in one with a line drive to center field, Herlis Rodríguez another with a sacrifice fly and Willians Astudillo two more with a double to the right field.
More notes
From there there were two innings of truce, but the visitor attacked again in the fifth chapter with a little line. The locals responded in the sixth inning with two runs, thanks to a Monasterio tubey.
Aragua scored with one more in the seventh, but the indigenous team was strengthened by solo home runs by Luis Sardiñas and Wilmer Pérez to put the shares at 9-5.
In the eighth inning, the Rayados made their sixth run and the Anzoatiguenses hit back with Willians Astudillo’s homer into the left field for a 10-6 lead.
Manuel Cachutt came in to close the ninth inning, but those led by Welby “Buddy” Bailey took advantage of his lack of control to make two runs. With the tying ball in circulation, manager Morgan Ensberg gave the ball to Andrés Sotillet, who struck out pinch-hitter Edwin García to end the matchup.
Classification
With the triumph, Caribes leaves its record at six conquests and five setbacks. Now he is fourth alone in the LVBP qualifying table and on Friday he will seek to snatch third place from the Tigres (6-4).
Puerto La Cruz/ Javier A. Guaipo
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Interview with Caribes de Anzoátegui’s Star Player, Andruw Monasterio
Editor: Today, we’re fortunate to have with us Andruw Monasterio, one of the standout players from Caribes de Anzoátegui, who recently led his team to a thrilling victory against Tigres de Aragua. Thanks for joining us, Andruw!
Andruw: Thank you for having me! It’s great to be here.
Editor: Caribes has been on quite a roll this season, especially offensively. What do you think has been the key to your team’s success so far?
Andruw: I think it’s all about our teamwork and preparation. We’ve been putting in a lot of effort during practices and making sure we’re ready for anything. We also have a great chemistry on the field, which really helps when it comes to hitting and making plays.
Editor: In your recent game against Tigres, it was a high-scoring affair with a total of 24 hits. Can you walk us through your thought process during those critical moments at the plate?
Andruw: Definitely! In a game like that, you know every pitch matters. I try to stay relaxed and focus on each pitch as it comes. You have to be ready to capitalize on any mistake the pitcher makes. In this game, we knew we had to answer back quickly after they scored, and we were able to take advantage of our opportunities.
Editor: Timely hitting seemed to be a theme in your victory. How important is that mentality for the team as the season progresses?
Andruw: Timely hitting is crucial, especially during close games like this one. It can change the momentum and gives the team a boost of confidence. If we keep supporting each other and stay aggressive at the plate, we can continue to be a threat against any team we face.
Editor: Looking ahead, you have another game against Tigres shortly. What will your approach be?
Andruw: We’ll definitely be looking to adjust based on what we learned in the last game. Every game is a new challenge, and we’ll come in ready to fight. We want to maintain our unbeaten record at home and keep this winning streak alive.
Editor: Thank you, Andruw, for sharing your insights with us. Best of luck in your next game!
Andruw: Thank you! We appreciate the support!
Editor: Your performance against Tigres was impressive, especially your timely hits. Can you tell us about that crucial moment when you drove in runs during the game?
Andruw: Absolutely! In that game, I saw my opportunity against the Cuban pitcher Yoanner Negrín. I was focused on making solid contact, and it felt great to help the team by driving in those runs. Hitting under pressure is part of the game, and knowing I had my teammates supporting me made it easier.
Editor: With this victory, Caribes has now hit six wins in the season. How does it feel to maintain an undefeated record at home, especially in front of your fans?
Andruw: It’s a fantastic feeling! Our fans are amazing, and their energy really gives us a boost when we play at home. We believe in defending our home turf, and every win here feels like a victory for the entire city of Anzoátegui. We want to keep this momentum going for them.
Editor: What’s next for Caribes as you look to climb the ladder in the LVBP standings?
Andruw: We’re taking it one game at a time. Our next matchup is against Tigres again, and we need to keep our focus and consistency. Every game counts, and we want to push ourselves to move up in the standings. Our goal is to not only reach the playoffs but to go all the way.
Editor: Thank you, Andruw, for sharing your insights. Best of luck with your upcoming games!
Andruw: Thank you! I appreciate it, and we’re excited for what’s next!