With a seven-run rally in the seventh inning that ended up defining the match, the Navegantes del Magallanes defeated the Cardenales de Lara for the second consecutive game at the Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez in Barquisimeto, with a final score of 9 runs to 5, reported Juan Pablo Carmona, member of the press department of La Nave Turca.
This victory had a special flavor for players like Alberth Martínez and Renato Núñez, who reached important figures both on the circuit and in the currency. In the case of Martínez, he surpassed Mario Lisson (53) and placed second in the ship’s history in the home run department.
“Daily work is the fruits, I must continue working day by day and every time I am given the opportunity, take advantage of it one hundred percent,” were Martínez’s first words. “After I hit the first ball I knew I was in second place in history and I am super happy and proud because the hit came out.”
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For his part, Núñez reached 100 runs scored and 150 RBIs in the league. “I didn’t know about the numbers. It’s good that God has given me the opportunity to be healthy and be able to reach that number. I hope there are many more and I’m happy with today’s game, which was great. The mission was to get the ball to the outfield to at least bring me a run, the pitch stayed there and I was able to hit the home run.”
Beyond the offensive power demonstrated, the pitching also kept the Larense ninth in check. Once again, Dominican Cristofer Ogando had a good start, despite having allowed three earned runs in 5.1 innings of work. For its part, the relief team made up of Deolis Guerra, Daniel Palencia, Ángel Acevedo, Edwar Colina and Wilking Rodríguez finished doing the job, allowing only two streaks.
The filibuster production began at the top of the fourth inning, when Alberth Martínez hit a two-run home run to left field, his third of the campaign and number 54 in his career. However, the Larenses turned the score around at the bottom of the sixth episode with three lines.
Immediately and forcefully, the Turks created a cluster of seven lines that marked the course towards victory. The rally began with a double by Angelo Castellano that boosted Alberth Martínez and Luis Suisbel to regain the advantage.
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“I know that Rico (Luis) faced me last year, we have known each other for a long time and I know that he likes to throw fastballs close to righties, the plan was to attack that pitch, I was aggressive with the count in my favor and I was able to hit the hit. with which we started to make runs,” declared Castellano, who went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one run scored.
Next, an unstoppable by Carlos Rodríguez gummed up Castellano himself to make the score 5×3. Then, Eliezer Alfonzo Jr drove in Rodríguez and Renato Núñez put the icing on the cake with a three-run home run halfway down the stands in left field.
Finally, the Larenses scored two runs in the ninth inning but it was not enough.
In the totals, Deolis Guerra took his first victory of the 2024-2025 season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP), while Luis Rico took the loss and Wilking Rodríguez got his first save.
Barquisimeto / Web Editorial
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**Interview with Alberth Martínez and Renato Núñez After the Recent Victory Against Cardenales de Lara**
**Interviewer:** Congratulations on the win against Cardenales de Lara! Alberth, you made history tonight by surpassing Mario Lisson in the home run department. How does it feel to achieve such a milestone?
**Alberth Martínez:** Thank you! It feels incredible. Daily work really pays off, and I’m just happy to contribute to the team’s success. As soon as I hit that first ball, I knew I was in second place in history, and I felt a wave of pride. I will continue to work hard and seize every opportunity I get on the field.
**Interviewer:** That’s a great mindset! Renato, you also reached significant milestones with 100 runs scored and 150 RBIs. What does this achievement mean to you?
**Renato Núñez:** Honestly, I didn’t even know I was close to those numbers until after the game. I’m grateful to God for keeping me healthy, which allowed me to reach these milestones. I’m looking forward to more! My goal during the game was simple: get the ball out to the outfield and drive in a run. Luckily, I made good contact and hit a home run.
**Interviewer:** You both showcased impressive offensive power tonight. Let’s talk about pitching. The team seemed solid on that front as well. How do you feel the pitching contributed to your victory?
**Alberth Martínez:** The pitching was crucial for our success. Cristofer Ogando had a strong performance despite some earned runs. Our relief pitchers did their part and kept the opposing team in check, which allowed us to focus on our batting.
**Renato Núñez:** I agree. Having a solid pitching staff gives us confidence as batters. When we know our pitchers are competing well, it takes off some pressure from us, and we can just focus on our game.
**Interviewer:** Great teamwork all around! Looking ahead, what’s the focus for the next games?
**Alberth Martínez:** We need to stay consistent, continue working hard, and build on this momentum. Every game is important, and we must keep improving together as a team.
**Renato Núñez:** Absolutely! We want to keep pushing to win more games and build a strong position in the league. It’s all about taking it one game at a time.
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for your time, and congratulations once again on the victory! Good luck with the rest of the season!
**Alberth Martínez and Renato Núñez:** Thank you!
