Aragua adds two victories over Caribes, turning the scoreboard in the ninth chapter with a home run / Photo: Prensa Tigres
A two-run home run by Yonathan Mendoza in the ninth inning led the Tigres de Aragua to a 6-5 victory over Caribes de Anzoátegui, to also end La Tribu’s undefeated record at the Alfonso “chico” Carrasquel stadium in Puerto La Cruz.
The aboriginal troop reached the last inning winning 5-4 and Andrés Sotillet had the responsibility of putting a lock on the match. However, he walked Leobaldo Piña, who then reached second on a wild pitch; and although the reliever was able to retire the next two batters, Mendoza disappeared into right field to turn the score around.
With this result, the Orientals see their streak of wins at home end at five and now have a balance of six wins for six setbacks. They will seek to return to winning ways this weekend, in the series of two games against Leones del Caracas.
take and give me
As in the meeting on Thursday, indigenous people and Bengalis engaged in a give-and-take where in the end it was the visit that was successful.
In the fourth chapter came the cats’ first run with a sacrifice fly by José “cafecito” Martínez. Those led by Morgan Ensberg responded immediately with a couple of scores from the feet of Williams Astudillo and Balbino Fuenmayor.
For the sixth inning, Caribes had a three-run rally thanks to a two-run double by Leonardo Reginatto and he then scored after a single by Leonel Valera.
With the game 5-1, Lorenzo Cedrola hit a home run with a couple of teammates in circulation to make things 5-4. In the ninth the Aragonese ambush came against closer Sotillet, who finally took the loss.
At the end of the last inning, La Tribu had the tie at second base after a walk and theft of the base by Herlis Rodríguez. Fuenmayor’s turn came with two outs, but he failed to fly out to the left field to put an end to the confrontation.
The victory went to Álex Carrillo (3-0), the fall to Sotillet (0-1) and the save to Alfredo Zárraga (3).
Classification
Caribes left its record at 6-6 and remains alone in fourth position in the qualifying table of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP).
Now the orientals must turn the page and seek to return to the path of victory against Leones del Caracas, whom they will face Saturday and Sunday in the Portocruzano park.
Puerto La Cruz / Javier A. Guaipo
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Interview with Yonathan Mendoza, Star of the Game for Tigres de Aragua
Editor: Thank you for joining us, Yonathan! Congratulations on your amazing performance last night. Can you take us through that decisive moment in the ninth inning?
Yonathan Mendoza: Thank you! It was an exciting moment for sure. Going into the ninth, we knew we needed to make something happen since we were trailing. I focused on the pitch that was coming and just tried to connect well. When I hit that home run, it felt incredible.
Editor: That was a thrilling moment! What was going through your mind when you stepped up to the plate, knowing the game was on the line?
Yonathan Mendoza: Honestly, I was just trying to stay calm and trust my training. I knew we were down a run and needed a big play. I told myself to stay patient and look for a good pitch. When I made contact, it was like everything around me went silent for a moment.
Editor: The win ended Caribes’ undefeated streak at home. What does this victory mean for your team moving forward?
Yonathan Mendoza: It means a lot to us! We’ve been working really hard, and to beat a strong team like Caribes on their home field boosts our confidence. We know we can compete at a high level, and this win sets a positive tone for the rest of the season.
Editor: What are your expectations for the upcoming games after this victory?
Yonathan Mendoza: We hope to carry this momentum forward. Each game is a new opportunity to improve and showcase our skills. If we continue to play like we did last night, I believe we can achieve great things this season.
Editor: Thank you, Yonathan! Good luck with the rest of the season!
Yonathan Mendoza: Thanks for having me! Looking forward to exciting games ahead!
O make something happen. I approached the plate with confidence, trying to focus on my swing and not get too caught up in the situation. When I saw the pitch, I just reacted and let it fly. It felt great to connect and help bring home the win for our team.
Editor: That home run was pivotal, especially since it overturned a 5-4 deficit. How did the team’s morale shift during that final inning?
Yonathan Mendoza: The energy in the dugout was electric! We all believed in each other, and we knew that one swing could change everything. After the home run, you could feel the relief and joy take over; it motivated everyone to rally together and keep that intensity.
Editor: What does it mean for the team to end Caribes’ undefeated streak at home?
Yonathan Mendoza: It’s a significant achievement for us. Caribes is a tough team, and winning at their home turf shows our resilience and determination. It’s a confidence booster as we look ahead to the rest of the season.
Editor: You mentioned looking ahead—what’s the team’s mindset as you prepare for the upcoming games against Leones del Caracas?
Yonathan Mendoza: We’re focused and taking it one game at a time. We need to build on this win and keep our momentum going. Leones is a strong opponent, but we’re ready to compete and hopefully come out on top again.
Editor: Thank you for your insights, Yonathan. Best of luck in the upcoming series!
Yonathan Mendoza: Thank you! I appreciate it.
