Once again, Navegantes del Magallanes (Venezuela) needed extra innings to defeat their rival. On this occasion, the Turks beat Criollos de Caguas (Puerto Rico) in 10 innings and in a dramatic way 4-3 at the loanDepot Park in Miami, to be proclaimed monarch of the Clash of the Giants series, an international baseball event, reported Juan Pablo Carmona, member of the buccaneers’ press department.
Those led by Eduardo Pérez starred in a pitching duel with the Puerto Ricans, since until the seventh inning the score remained 2×0 in favor of the islanders. However, the Turkish offense turned on and hit the right shots to turn the score around.
As had been customary in the tournament, the Naviero bullpen was tight, allowing only one streak, since the first two were scored by starter David Martínez, one of them dirty. For the rest, Luis Martínez, Brayan Palencia, Bryan Mata, Daniel Palencia, Bubby Rossman, Wilking Rodríguez and Ángel Hernández were in charge of handcuffing the Puerto Rican offense by only allowing three hits.
Criollos struck first, when in the bottom of the second inning Miguel Pabón hit a hit that drove in Oscar Mercado and Emmanuel García, who had reached base due to a fielding error by the third baseman, scored due to another error by the third baseman on a ground ball by Onix Vega.
Key moment
The balance remained tilted towards the Puerto Rican side, until in the seventh inning Carlos Rodríguez balanced it with a double to left field, which drove Tito Polo and Luis Suisbel to make the score 2×2.
Already in the tenth inning, the North American Jacob Rhinesmith dressed as a hero by hitting a dantesque two-run home run through right field that gave the advantage to the Turks and, therefore, the championship of the first edition of the “Clash of the Giants.” .
“I am very happy, I just want to thank my Lord Jesus Christ and the coaches who gave me the opportunity to come here and play. “I can say that I love this team and its fans,” were Rhinesmith’s words for the ByM Sport broadcast.
Puerto Rican attempt
Although the Puerto Rican ninth tried until the end and put the game by the minimum with a single by Ismael Salgado that drove in Jonathan Morales, the left-handed Ángel Hernández finished putting the lock by dominating Miguel Pabón with a ground ball down the middle, to Onix Vega with a strikeout and finally Brett Rodríguez with a fly ball to right field.
In this way, the Navegantes del Magallanes stamped their name on the trophy of the Caribbean tournament and will return to the country with their heads held high, to continue the search for title number 14 of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP).
Miami / Web Editorial
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**Interview with Juan Pablo Carmona, Press Member of Navegantes del Magallanes**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Juan Pablo. Your team, Navegantes del Magallanes, had a thrilling victory over Criollos de Caguas in the Clash of the Giants series. Can you share your thoughts on the game?
**Juan Pablo Carmona:** Absolutely, it was an exhilarating match! We faced a tough opponent in Criollos de Caguas, and the game had plenty of tension. Our players proved their resilience, especially in those critical extra innings where we managed to turn the game around.
**Editor:** The game was scoreless until the seventh inning. What was the turning point for you guys?
**Juan Pablo Carmona:** The turning point really came with our offense’s performance. After being down 2-0, the team came together and made some significant adjustments. Our hitters started finding their rhythm, which ultimately allowed us to score four runs and clinch the win in the 10th inning.
**Editor:** It sounds like the pitching was also a major factor. Can you tell us about the performances on the mound?
**Juan Pablo Carmona:** Definitely! Our pitching staff did a fantastic job. While David Martínez did allow two runs early on, our bullpen stepped up tremendously. Luis Martínez, Brayan Palencia, and the rest of the bullpen were instrumental in keeping the Puerto Rican offense in check, only allowing three hits throughout the entire game. Their ability to maintain composure under pressure was key to our victory.
**Editor:** This win gives you the title of monarch in the Clash of the Giants series. What does this victory mean for Navegantes del Magallanes and your fans?
**Juan Pablo Carmona:** It means a lot not just to the team but also to our loyal fans. This victory reaffirms our place in international baseball and brings pride to our supporters back in Venezuela. Winning in such a dramatic fashion only adds to the excitement and shows the determination and skill of our players. We’re thrilled to bring this title home.
**Editor:** Congratulations once again on the victory, Juan Pablo. Any final thoughts or messages for the fans?
**Juan Pablo Carmona:** Thank you! I just want to say thank you to all our fans for their unwavering support. This win is for you, and we’re looking forward to more success in the future. Keep cheering for us!
**Editor:** Thank you for your time, Juan Pablo, and congratulations once again to Navegantes del Magallanes!
