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LVBP: Magallanes beat the Eagles and continues to fight

With a wide score of 17 to 4

The Magallanes Navigators took a breath of fresh air by beating the Zulia Eagles 17 to 4 at home to get closer to second place in the Round Robin after losing the first four games.

The offense deployed up to 19 hits against an Águilas pitching that could not find the formula to stop the Magallanes bats.

The Eagles started the attack in the first inning, with the bases loaded and no outs, but they were only able to score one run thanks to a sacrifice fly by Rougned Odor .

Magallanes responded early with a back to back home runs by Luis Suisbel and Yangervis Solarte to turn the scoreboard 3 to 1 at the close of the first.

Zulia scored in the second with an RBI single by Freddy Galvis , who reached 100 hits in the postseason with the Eagles, joining José Pirela as the only Raptors with 100 hits.

In the bottom of the second, Alberth Martínez hit a solo home run to make it 4-2.

In the third, Alberth Martínez himself started the rally with an RBI single, then Diego Rincones brought in the sixth with a sacrifice fly, and Carlos Rodríguez with a single produced the seventh.

In the fourth, Magallanes added one more with a hit by Gabriel Arias. In the sixth, a three-run homer by Renato Núñez , a grounder by Diego Rincones and a double by Carlos Rodríguez added six more to the Magallaneous cause that took a 14 to 2 Lead

Andrés Chaparro scored with a two-run double in the eighth inning. In the bottom of that inning, Edgardo Fermín homered and José Cordoba added the 17th run with a sacrifice fly.

The victory went to Junior Guerra (1-2) and the defeat to Wilfredo Boscán (0-1)..


[ Gabe Arias AB 3, R 1, H 1, 2B 0, 3B 0, HR 0, RBI 1, W 1, K 1, OPS 773, AVE 237 ]

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Vaqueros achieved a very important victory yesterday against Leones de Barranquilla 5-1,

Vaqueros achieved a very important victory yesterday against Leones de Barranquilla 5-1, leaving them just one win away from reaching a new final in the Colombian Professional Baseball League. Meanwhile, Caimanes defeated Tigres de Cartagena 5-2, also being one win away from qualifying for the final.

So everything will be decided at the 18 de Junio ​​Stadium in Montería, today at 7:00 pm, where Vaqueros will face Caimanes de Barranquilla. Remember that this game was rescheduled. The best fans in Colombia must accompany Vaqueros at all times, to be the push against Caimanes to reach the final, so there are no excuses for the 18 de Junio ​​stadium not to be packed. The team that wins this game will face Tigres in the final, a team that has already secured its place in the final stage.

[ Dayan Friias AB 3, R 1, H 1, RBI 0, W 2, K 1, AVG 258, OPS 778 ]

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Vaqueros and Caimanes will go for the title of Colombian professional baseball

The playoffs begin this Sunday with best of seven games.

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Jan 11, 2025

Montería.

In a heated game of high sporting level, which gives us a preview of how the first game of the final between Vaqueros and Caimanes will be tomorrow at the Edgar Rentería Stadium in Barranquilla at 7:00 pm with wind in their sails, The Montería team defeated the Barranquilla team 5 to 2 yesterday. This result allowed Vaqueros to keep first place in the round robin and that gives them the benefit of choosing a maximum of three reinforcements for the final.

Vaqueros manager Ronald Ramirez spoke to El Meridiano regarding the positions he would reinforce and expectations for the final. "We are thinking of strengthening the pitching staff with some of the pitchers from the eliminated teams and possibly a position player." He also added, "We have to look at the numbers of the pitchers who have done best with Caimanes, as well as the best hitters who have hit against them, it will be something thorough to bring the best to Vaqueros."

Ramírez concluded by saying, "I see the team well prepared and focused for this final. The series could go seven games"

Caimanes, current champions of the tournament, will seek to defend their title and reaffirm their dominance on the diamond, while Vaqueros will try to dethrone them and take the glory. This exciting clash between the two powers of Colombian baseball has generated high expectations among fans.

The last game of the Round Robin, played this Friday, left a resounding victory for the Vaqueros, who beat the Caimanes 5-2 at the 18 de Junio ​​stadium in Montería. With this victory, the team from Montería secured first place in the round and gained the advantage of starting at home in the first two games of the final.

The series will begin this Sunday and Monday in Montería, starting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday will be a day of rest, and the action will move to Barranquilla on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, when the Caimanes will be the home team. If necessary, the series will return to Montería on Sunday and Monday to decide the champion.

Friday's game had as a standout pitcher José Horta, who pitched 1.2 flawless innings without allowing hits or runs, claiming the victory. On the other hand, Jordhany Mezquita took the loss after allowing three runs and three hits in two innings of work. Victor Caapellán (1.0) saved the game.






Among the best hitters for the Vaqueros were Isaías Tejeda, with a home run, a run scored and an RBI, and Andrés Angulo, who also hit a home run, drove in two runs and scored another. Daniel Vellojín contributed two hits and an RBI, completing a solid offensive performance for the Monterians.

In contrast, Tigres de Cartagena was eliminated from the competition, saying goodbye without achieving the goal of advancing to the final. Meanwhile, attention is focused on the exciting battle between Vaqueros and Caimanes to be crowned the best team in Colombian baseball. exciting final series.



[ Dayan Frias Leading Off Playing SS: AB 3, R 2, H 0, W 2, K 1, AVG .254, OPS 766
DP: (2) DAYAN FRIAS
SB: (2) DAYAN FRIAS ]

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LVBP: Round Robin is tightening after victories of Magallanes and Bravos

Núñez and Suisbel led Magallanes to victory

The Navigators are just one game away from playing at .500 after their poor 0-4 start to the playoffs

By Daniel Morales

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 12:04 am

The round robin season 2024-2025 of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) is more exciting than ever. An intense day took place this Friday, which included two high-impact games.

In the first instance, Tigres de Aragua visited the Nueva Esparta stadium to face Bravos de Margarita; while in the second match, Águilas del Zulia and Navegantes del Magallanes clashed at the José Bernardo Pérez stadium in the city of Valencia.

Bravos de Margarita achieved their seventh round robin victory and are very close to reaching the first final in their history.

For their part, Navegantes del Magallanes and Águilas del Zulia played an exciting match that was decided in the ninth inning. In this sense, the Turks achieved their fifth victory of the series and hope to continue their good streak to try to achieve their qualification.

In a fierce offensive battle, the Navegantes del Magallanes and the Águilas del Zulia fought this Friday in an intense batting duel, in which the Navigators team took the upper hand by defeating the Eagles 9-8.

In the first inning the Navigator scored first when Luis Suisbel hit his second home run of the postseason to give Magallenes a 1-0 lead.

With three runs in the second inning, the Eagles team took the lead against the Navigators. Sandy León walked and brought in the first run for the Eagles. Later, Ali Castillo managed to get on base on a fielders choice making the game 3-1.

A five-run rally in the third inning and Magallenes took control of the game again. Luis Suisbel responded again with the bat by hitting an RBI triple. Eliézer Alfonzo Jr. failed with a ground out but brought in a run, and Gabriel Arias dispatched a two-run homer.

The Eagles rallied in the fourth inning, they scored two runs thanks to Freddy Galvis. The infielder hit a two-run homer to narrow the game by one run.

The Eagles' attack continued in the fifth inning, as they scored two runs to take the lead in the game once again. Rougned Odor and Andres Chaparro hit RBI doubles to make it 7-6 in favor of Zulia.

In the final moments of the game, Magallanes scored two runs and turned the score around again. Alberth Martínez hit a resounding home run to tie the score, while Gabriel Arias, with a single, left the game at 8-7.

With two outs in the top of the ninth, Andrés Chaparro gave hope to the Eagles by hitting a resounding home run that brought the score back to parity at eight runs per side.

With men on the corners in the bottom of the ninth inning, the current LVBP MVP, Renato Nuñez, dressed as a hero to give Magallenes the victory.

Taking advantage of the defensive gaps of the Eagles, Núñez got on base after hitting a ground ball into a double play, but the Zulia defense could not complete the play and Magallanes ended up taking the victory at home.

[ Gabe Arias Batting 6th Playing RF
AB 4, R 1, H 2, 2B 0, 3B 0, HR 1, RBi 2, W 0, K 2, OPS 864, AVE 262
HR: Arias, G (3, 3rd inning off Tavarez, 1 on, 2 out)
SB: Arias, G 3, 3rd base to Rodriguez, P/León). ]

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1/10/25

Escogido 8
Cibaenas 6
Oscar Gonzalez AB 4, H 1, RBI 1, AVE 333,
Abraham Almonte PH W 1, AVE 667

Estrellas 1
Licey 6
Erik Gonzalez AB 4, R 2, H 1, RBI 1, W 1, AVE 296

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With tremendous drama, Cañeros advances to the Semifinals by beating Algodoneros in Game 7

09/01/2025

Los Mochis, Sinaloa (Prensa Cañeros).- Raising the heart rate to the max, the Cañeros de Los Mochis defeated the Algodoneros de Guasave 2-1 in a tight Game 7 that ended up giving the Caneros the ticket. Key to the offense were the two walks that Isaac Rodríguez obtained and even more so his two steals, which finally allowed him to be the one who crossed the home plate both times. In the first inning Isaac Rodríguez walked, then stole second, and advanced to third on a grounder to the infield, scoring on a hit by Yasmany Tomás. The Algodoneros' response came iin the top of the 5th Alan López who hit a solo home run to right field. The Caneros took the lead in the 6th inning; Isaac Rodriguez started the inning with a walk,advancing to second on a bunt by Filia, stealing third, scoring on a hit to right by Rodolfo Amador.

The Naranjeros champions are in the semi-finals

08/01/2025

Hermosillo, Sonora (Naranjeros Press).- Once again, not giving up and coming from behind with a three-run rally in the bottom of the 7th inning, the champion Naranjeros de Hermosillo beat the Yaquis de Obregón 6-5 to take the series 4-2, sealing their ticket to the semifinals.
Bobby Bradley AB 4, H 0, K 3, AVE 300

Charros de Jalisco are in the Semifinals

07/01/2025

Mexicali, Baja California (ARCO League Communication).- The Charros de Jalisco blanked the Mexicali Eagles with an excellent performance by starter Ronald Medrano, to win the series4-1 and advance to the Semifinals. Jalisco took the lead from in the first inning, scoring times. Medrano (1-1) had tied up the Eagles offense for 7 innings on only 1 hit which fell in the 8th inning and was remove when he was relieved by Miguel Aguilar and Trevor Clifton to lead the Jalisco victory. Jack Mayfield stood out on offense with 3 RBIs.

Tomateros advances to the semifinals

06/01/2025

Mazatlán, Sinaloa (Tomateros Press).- On a high-voltage night at the Teodoro Mariscal Stadium, the Tomateros de Culiacán secured their ticket to the semifinals by defeating the Venados de Mazatlán by a score of 4-2 in an exciting Game 5. In the 4th inning, Esteban Quiroz singled and Joey Meneses hit a monstrous two-run home run to right field.Culiacán ahead 2-0. Mazatlán responded in the bottom of the inning. Phillip Ervin singled, Edwin Espinal doubled. With the bases loaded after a walk to José Gaitán, a grounder by Brayan Quintero led to a double play, but allowed Ervin to score the first run for the Venados. The Tomateros extended the lead in the 6th inning. Sebastián Elizalde singled, Joey Meneses, doubled for a 3-1 Tomatero lead. The final score came in the 7t inning. Efrén Navarro waledk and advanced to third after a wild pitch and a grounder by Luis Verdugo. Rudy Martin Jr tripled, drove in the 4th run, unleashing the celebration in the Tomatero dugout. Venados managed to score a run in the bottom of the 9th, thanks to a wild pitch. But Stephen Nogosek picked up the pace and dominated both Carlos Muñoz and Christopher Escárrega, to put an end to both the game and the series. On the mound, Manny Barreda delivered a brilliant performance: he pitched 5 innings, allowed 4 hits and 1 earned run, walked 2 and had 7 strikeouts. The Tomateros bullpen showed its effectiveness again: Pedro García, CD Pellham, Josh Green and Nogosek combined for 4 innings without an earned run and just 1 hit allowed.

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Which countries are competing in the 2025 Caribbean Series?

The participants for the 2025 Caribbean Series in Mexico are now confirmed. Unfortunately, Cuba, Colombia, and Panama have been ruled out.

The participants for the Caribbean Series 2025 have been defined as the four member countries of the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (CPBC): Mexico, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. They revealed that Japan will be next year’s edition guest team in Mexicali, Mexico.

Japan - the guest for the edition in Mexicali

The participation of Japan as a guest country was confirmed, and it will be the first time that they will be present in the tournament:

“Mexicali is going to dress up because, for the first time, there will be a Japanese team in the Caribbean Series, which fills us with pride because even though it has been very popular for an Asian team to appear, it is going to achieve in beloved Mexicali,” said Juan Puello, commissioner of the Caribbean Baseball Conference.

The following Caribbean Series will take place from January 31 to February 7, 2025. Cuba, Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama, and Curaçao, which have participated in past editions of the baseball tournament, have been ruled out for the upcoming event.




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Japan Breeze announces historic participation in Caribbean Series with Hall of Famer Alex Ramirez as CEO

OKOHAMA

Japan Breeze G.K. has announced its participation in the Caribbean Series, the most prestigious and long-standing international baseball tournament in Latin America. Established in June 2024 with Alex Ramirez as CEO, this marks the first time in the 75-year history of the event that an Asian team has been invited.

At a joint press conference held Monday at the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Japan Breeze and the Caribbean Series revealed their official collaboration. The announcement was made by Ramirez, who will not only serve as CEO but also as Manager of the Japan Breeze baseball team. He was joined by General Manager Toma Irokawa, Caribbean Series Commissioner Juan Francisco Puero Herrera, and Carlos Manrique of the Mexican Pacific League, as they prepare for the 2025 tournament in Mexico.

The Japan Breeze team will feature a roster primarily composed of players from independent leagues and corporate baseball teams affiliated with the All Japan Baseball Federation. The coaching staff will include veterans with experience in Japanese Professional Baseball (NPB) and Major League Baseball (MLB).

About the Caribbean Series

The Caribbean Series, organized by the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (CPBC), began in 1949 and has a storied history of 75 years. The tournament is currently managed by representatives from four major member countries: Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico. Previously, the series has included invited teams from Cuba, Colombia, Panama, Curaçao, and Nicaragua.

The Caribbean Series has seen growing attendance and increased recognition, setting a new record with 340,000 attendees and a high of 32,000 spectators per game at the 2024 Miami event. The 67th Caribbean Series will be held in Mexicali, Mexico in February 2025, with Caracas, Venezuela confirmed as the host city for the 2026 event.

Upcoming Schedule and Initiatives for Japan Breeze

September 8, 2024: Launch of a crowdfunding campaign to support the Japan Breeze team.
September 9, 2024: Kickoff Gala Party.
October 2024: Friendly games in Venezuela.
February 2025: Participation in the Caribbean Series

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Caribbean Series 2025 Schedule

February 1: Japan vs. Dominican Republic
February 2: Japan vs. Puerto Rico
February 3: Japan vs. Mexico
February 4: Japan vs. Venezuela
February 5-6: Semifinals
February 7: Finals

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Guardians Infielder Had Another Highly Productive Day In Winter Ball

January 11, 2025

By Andres Chavez

The Cleveland Guardians currently have an opening at second base.

Juan Brito is expected to be given a chance to win the job in spring training.

However, he will have some tough competition: talented players like Angel Martinez, Daniel Schneemann and Gabriel Arias are also expected to be given a look.

Arias in particular is already making a strong case, and has reminded team officials that they shouldn’t sleep on him ahead of the 2025 campaign.

He is currently enjoying an amazing winter league campaign in Venezuela, first with Tiburones de La Guaira and then with Navegantes del Magallanes.

“Cleveland #Guardians (INF/OF) Gabriel Arias goes opposite field for a 2-run HR in the 3rd inning for @Magallanes_bbc in the teams 9-to-8 win in the Venezuelan Winter League. Arias was in right field again tonight on defense,” Guardians Prospective posted on X.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1877925734049587469

He has showcased his power all season long in Venezuela, with nine round-trippers in 38 games there.

Arias had his chance at the MLB level last year with 53 games and 161 plate appearances, but was demoted to Triple-A due to a horrible 70 wRC+.

That’s when his road to redemption started.

In Columbus, he hit .317 with a 130 wRC+ in 43 contests, a much better output than he had in Cleveland.

He then put up a .911 OPS in 27 regular season games with Tiburones in the LVBP, only to show a .864 mark in 11 postseason contest with Magallanes.

He looks like a completely different hitter.

His versatility might give him a chance to earn the second base gig, or even a starting job in right field.

A super utility job is also in play for him, since he can cover so many positions.

As long as he continues to hit like this, make no mistake: the Guardians will find at-bats for him.

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