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Caimanes de Barranquilla vs. Caribes de Anzoátegui
(0-3) COLOMBIA 0
(1-2) VENEZUELA 1
FINAL
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Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Serie Del Caribe 2021: Colombia Hurls One-Hitter But Falls to Venezuela
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
BOXSCORE 2/2/21 - With both teams seeking their first win of the tournament, another brilliant pitching duel unfolds at Estadio Teodoro Mariscal in Mazatlan, Mexico. Colombia starter Randy Consuegra faces off against Venezuela's Guillermo Moscoso. Los Caimanes threaten in the top of the third but strand runners on the corners. Venezuela takes a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the inning on a double and a run batted in from center fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Otherwise, the pitching duel continues through the fifth and onward into the ninth. Los Caribes' lone run scored in the third inning holds up. Moscoso yields no runs on just three hits and two walks with six strikeouts through five innings for the victory. The bullpen accounts for no runs on two hits and no walks through the final four innings. Silvino Bracho pitches a scoreless ninth to preserve the shutout and earn the save. Venezuela gains their first victory of the tournament. Colombia, however, remains winless after three games. They suffer an unlucky defeat. Barranquilla pitchers join to hurl a masterful one-hitter, walking four and fanning seven through nine innings. Randy Consuegra takes the hard-luck loss having yielded one run on one hit in three innings pitched. Three relievers allow no hits through five innings pitched.
Monday, February 01, 2021
Serie Del Caribe 2021: Panama and Dominican Republic Win Opening Games
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
DAY ONE
January 31, 2021
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Federales de Chiriquí vs. Caribes de Anzoátegui
(1-0) PANAMA 6
(0-1) VENEZUELA 3
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/31/21 - Team Venezuela seizes the honor of scoring the first run of the 2021 Serie del Caribe. With one out in the bottom of the first, third baseman Willians Astudillo doubles to left and scores on a base hit from left fielder Danry Vasquez. Panama sends a quick reminder of who the 2019 Caribbean champions were. Back-to-back doubles leading-off the top of the second from designated hitter David Rodriguez and third baseman Hector Gomez tie the game at one. Venezuela retakes the lead in the bottom of the third on a lead-off home run from center fielder Herlis Rodriguez. But, back comes Panama. With two outs in the top of the fourth, consecutive hits from catcher Rodrigo Vigil, center fielder Jhonny Santos, and shortstop Jonathan Araúz knot the game at two. Los Caribes once again retake the lead on catcher Jesus Sucre's home run to left, making it a 3-2 game in favor of Venezuela. Once again, Panama strikes back. Hector Gomez opens the bottom of the sixth with a double, then scored on a base hit back through the middle from first baseman Carlos Quiros. Soon after, Jonathan Araúz singles home Rodrigo Vigil forcing a pitching change. Second baseman Jesus Lopez greets Caribes reliever Andres E. Perez with a double to left scoring Araúz. Two more consecutive hits from left fielder Allen Cordoba and clean-up batter Willy Garcia give Los Federales a 6-3 lead and the final margin of victory. Panam starter Harold Arauz yields three runs on six hits and no walks with two strikeouts through 4.2 innings pitched but does not figure in the decision. Southpaw Austin Warner earns the victory with 2.2 scoreless innings pitched. Right-hander Severino Gonzalez earns the save. Caribes reliever Mayckol Guaipe suffers the loss.
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Criollos de Caguas vs. Aguilas Cibaeñas
(0-1) PUERTO RICO 1
(1-0) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 5
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/31/21 - Taking on last year's defending champion, Puerto Rico opens the scoring against the Dominican Republic. Center fielder Jarren Duran singles, leading-off the game, then steals second. After advancing to third, Duran scores on a single from designated hitter Jose Miranda. In the bottom of the third, Caguas starter Luis Medina issues a one-out walk. Right fielder Melky Cabrera follows with a single through the middle, and center fielder Juan Lagares clears the bases with a home run to left, giving Cibaeñas a 3-1 lead. With two outs and two runners in scoring position in the bottom of the fourth, Juan Lagares again clears the bases with a line single to center for a 5-1 lead. Luis Medina then issues a base on balls to Robinson Cano, and it's off to the showers he goes. Puerto Rico loads the bases in the sixth on two walks and a hit-by-pitch. That's enough for Cibaeñas to replace starter Carlos Martinez. With two outs, reliever Luis Castillo induces third baseman Emmanuel Rivera into a groundball to third. Yadier Molina doubles in the eighth for only Puerto Rico's fourth hit of the game. Otherwise, Caguas fades with the setting sun. Luis Medina takes the loss, allowing five runs, but only three earned, on seven hits and two walks with three strikeouts in 3.2 innings pitched. Aguilas' starter Carlos Martinez earns the victory, yielding just one first-inning run on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts through 5.2 innings pitched. Three Cibaeñas relievers join in limiting Caguas to one hit and no walks through 3.1 innings pitched. Southpaw Fernando Abad strikes out the side in the ninth to close out Los Aguilas' first victory of the tournament.
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Tomateros de Culiacan vs. Caimanes de Baranquilla
(1-0) MEXICO 10
(0-1) COLOMBIA 2
LATE FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/31/21 - Mexico opens with a commanding 10-2 victory over Colombia. After trading runs with Los Caimenes in the first, Los Tomateros strike for six runs in the fifth and another three runs in the ninth inning. Designated hitter Jesse Castillo goes 2 for 3 with two runs scored, a home run, and three runs batted in. Center fielder Jose Cardona and left fielder Joey Meneses each drive in two runs apiece. Starter Manny Barreda yields two runs, just one earned, on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts through six innings for the victory. Former New York Mets infielder Dilson Herrera and catcher Carlos Martinez drive in a run each for Colombia.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: Caribes de Anzoátegui Complete Sweep of Cardenales de Lara to Capture LVBP Championship
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
2020-2021
LVBP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME FOUR
(0-4) Cardenales de Lara 6
(4-0) Caribes de Anzoátegui 7
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/26/21 - A wild back and forth affair unfolds at Estadio Alfonso Chico Carrasquel in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. Caribes starter Wil Ledezma does himself no favors by walking the first two batters leading off the game. With one out, third baseman Carlos Rivero homers to left, giving Los Cardenales a prompt 3-0 lead. Anzoátegui answers back in the bottom of the frame with a two-run double off the bat of catcher Oswaldo Arcia. Los Caribes then take a 4-3 lead on runs batted in from second baseman Ali Castillo and again from Arcia. Long-time veteran and Cardenales right fielder Rene Reyes ties the score with a double in the fifth. Lara loads the bases with one out in the top of the sixth but leaves all runners stranded. Los Caribes seize the moment in the bottom of the sixth when shortstop Luis Sardiñas singles home the go-ahead run for a 5-4 lead. Undeterred, Los Cardenales posts two runs in the seventh; Caribes reliever Jean Toledo yields a lead-off hit and walks the next two batters. Jean Toledo forces in the tying run with the bases loaded with a walk to pinch hitter Yonathan Mendoza. Rene Reyes then scores the go-ahead run on a fielder's choice, making it a 6-5 game. But Anzoátegui is relentless. They load the bases in the bottom of the eighth, and third baseman Niuman Romero drives home two runs with a single to left, giving back the lead to Los Caribes. However, their advantage is brief. In the top of the ninth, Lara shortstop Lldemaro Vargas doubles, then scores on center fielder Gorkys Hernandez's single to left, tying the game at seven. Cardenales reliever Pedro Rodriguez keeps Anzoátegui scoreless in the bottom of the ninth, and into extra innings, they go. Leading off the bottom of the tenth, shortstop Luis Sardiñas hit a fly to deep left field; replacement left fielder Ezequiel Carrera makes a great catch crashing into the wall for out number one. With two outs, catcher Jesus Sucre lines a base hit to the opposite field and is replaced with a pinch-runner. Niuman Romero follows and pulls a hit down the right-field line. Speedy Cristhian Pedroza races from first base all the way home to score the winning run several steps and a slide ahead of the relay throw from the second baseman Lldemaro Vargas. Los Caribes de Anzoátegui clinch the LVBP championship in four straight games over Los Cardenales de Lara. Cardenales reliever Vicente Campos suffers the loss. Ten Caribes pitchers join forces in yielding seven earned runs on eleven hits and 14 walks with seven strikeouts. Right-hander Jake Sanchez closes out the game with 1.1 scoreless innings for the win. Los Caribes were established in 1991; this is their fourth LVBP championship.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: Caribes de Anzoátegui Seize 3-0 Lead in LVBP Championship Series
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
2020-2021
LVBP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME THREE
(0-3) Cardenales de Lara 6
(3-0) Caribes de Anzoátegui 9
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/24/21 - Leading off the bottom of the second inning, Caribes designated hitter Oswaldo Arcia homers off Lara starter Henry Centeno. Anzoátegui rallies again in the fifth; third baseman Niuman Romero pushes home a run with a sac-fly; center fielder Rafael Ortega and second baseman Ali Castillo each hit doubles and drive in a run apiece; and a single and run batted in from Willians Astudillo gives Los Caribes a 5-0 lead. Lara strikes back in the top of the sixth on runs batted in from Carlos Rivero, Jecksson Flores, and Josmar Cordero, making it a new 5-3 game. But Anzoátegui retaliates with another four-run outburst in the home sixth. Rafael Ortega tripled with the bases loaded and then scores on a base hit from Ali Castillo, giving Los Caribes a commanding 9-3 lead. Lara makes a go of it with a run in the seventh, driven in by second baseman Cesar Hernandez, and two more runs in the ninth, but nothing more. Runs batted in by Cesar Hernandez and pinch hitter Jose Tabata round out the score. Andres E. Perez earns the victory in relief of Guillermo Moscoso, who yields no runs on just one hit and two walks with two strikeouts through a brief three-inning start. Los Caribes bat 5 for 10 with runners in scoring position; Rafael Ortega and Ali Castillo join together at the plate on 6 for 10 with three extra-base hits and six runs batted in. With Sunday's victory in game three at Estadio Alfonso Carrasquel, Los Caribes de Anzoátegui seize a commanding three games to none series lead.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: LVBP and LMP Championship Series Game Two Recaps
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
2020-2021
LVBP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME TWO
(2-0) Caribes de Anzoátegui 1
(0-2) Cardenales de Lara 0
F/11 innings
BOXSCORE 1/23/21 - Right-hander Andres Machado toes the rubber for Anzoátegui and is opposed by right-hander Raul Rivero for Lara. Both engage in a scoreless duel through the game's first five innings. Machado exits after facing 16 batters, allowing no runs on just one hit and no walks with two strikeouts through five innings pitched. He is relieved by southpaw Liarvis Breto in the sixth. Raul Rivero allows no runs on three hits, and no walks with four strikeouts through six innings pitched. He is relieved by Vicente Campos for the seventh. Through this point, second baseman Cesar Hernandez accounts for Lara's only hit back in the first inning. The scoreless duel continues into the eighth. With two outs in the bottom of the frame, Lara finally strings together consecutive base hits. But reliever Jake Sanchez strikes out right fielder Ezequiel Carrera swinging to end the inning. Los Caribes put a runner in scoring position with two hits in the top of the ninth but leave him stranded. Reliever Mayckol Guajpe retires Los Cardenales in the bottom of the ninth, and into extra innings they go at Estadio Antonio Herrera Gutierrez. Los Caribes finally breakthrough in the top of the eleventh. With two outs and runners on first and second, shortstop Luis Sardiñas singles home the game's first run. To close out the bottom half of the frame Anzoátegui then summons right-hander Lester Oliveros who immediately walks the lead-off batter, and before you know it, Los Caribes walk the bases loaded. Right-hander Jean Toledo is summoned from the bullpen. With one out, first baseman Osman Marval hits a comebacker to the pitcher resulting incredibly in a 1-2-3 inning-ending double-play to end the game. Seven members of Los Caribes bullpen join together in limiting Lara to no runs on just two hits and five walks with two strikeouts through the game's final six innings. Thrillingly, Los Caribes take a two-games to none series advantage over Los Cardenales de Lara.
LMP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME TWO
(1-1) Tomateros de Culiacan 6
(1-1) Naranjeros de Hermosillo 1
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/23/21 - Early runs are scarce at Estadio Sonora at Hermosillo. Southpaw Anthony Vasquez climbs the hill for Culiacan and is opposed by fellow southpaw Juan Pablo Oramas for Los Naranjeros. Hermosillo opens the scoring in the third; shortstop Jasson Atondo doubles and scores. Culiacan first baseman Efren Navarro ties the game with a home run leading off the fifth. Los Tomateros then pull away in the seventh on right fielder Sebastian Elizalde's home run and catcher Alexis Wilson's single and run batted in for a 3-1 Tomateros lead. Sebastian Elizalde then doubles home an insurance run in the eighth. With two outs and a runner on second, Hermosillo brings in left-handed reliever and Mets farmhand Heriberto Ruelas. Center fielder Yoelkis Guibert greets him with a two-run home run to right field, giving Culiacan a late 6-1 lead and their final margin of victory. Tomateros closer Alberto Baldonado enters the game in the ninth. After yielding a lead-off single, he fans the next three batters to end the game. Anthony Vasquez allows just one run on six hits and no walks with seven strikeouts through 6.1 innings pitched for the victory. Naranjeros starter yields one run on just two hits and no walks with eight strikeouts through six innings but escapes with a no-decision. The defending LMP champions even the series at one game apiece.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: LBPRC, LVBP & LMP Championship Series Round-Up
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
2020-2021
LBPRC CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME TWO
(2-0) Criollos de Caguas 7
(0-2) Indios de Mayagüez 5
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/22/21 - After two scoreless albeit active innings, Caguas breaks out for three runs in the top of the third. Leading off, Mayagüez starter and Mets farmhand Joel Huertas plunks shortstop Edwin Diaz with a pitch then issues consecutive bases on balls to left fielder Rey Fuentes and to reigning league MVP and Mets product Johneshwy Fargas. Center fielder Jarren Duran bounces into a (4 to 6) force play, with Diaz scoring on the play. After which, Indios manager Luis Matos pulls Huertas from the game. When play resumes with two outs, third baseman Jose Miranda singles home two runs. Mayagüez gets one back in the bottom half of the frame on doubles by shortstop Jeremy Rivera and right fielder Jack Lopez making it a 3-1 game in favor of Caguas. Indios second baseman Christian Colon is ejected by the home plate umpire for arguing a called third strike with one out in the bottom of the fourth. That's when the saturated skies over Estadio Isidoro Cholo Garcia burst open, and down came the rain. Caguas starter Hector Santiago does not continue after the delay. He allows one run on two hits and a walk with three strikeouts through 3.2 innings pitched. Pitching duties are handed off to Luis Cruz. In the top of the fifth, Caguas catcher Jonathan Morales is issued a bases-loaded walk by Indios reliever Eric Stout who soon after unleashes a wild pitch allowing Jose Miranda to score from third for a 5-1 Criollos lead. Mayagüez claws back with a run in the bottom of the fifth on a sac-fly from Ivan De Jesus Jr. The teams repeat the cycle in the sixth; Caguas scores twice, and Los Indios answer with one. Yadier Molina and Jose Miranda drive in runs for Caguas; Jeremy Rivera drives in one for Mayagüez. Los Indios manufacture two more runs in the ninth but ultimately come up short against Los Criollos for a second straight game. Six Caguas relievers join to yield four runs on seven hits and two walks over the final 5.1 innings. Chris Muller earns the victory in relief.
LVBP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME ONE
(1-0) Caribes de Anzoátegui 6
(0-1) Cardenales de Lara 0
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/22/21 Game one opens with a pitching duel pitting David Martinez of Anzoátegui against Logan Darnell for Lara. The two traded zeroes for five innings. Los Caribes finally break the scoreless tie in the sixth. Darnell is removed from the game after yielding a lead-off single and issuing consecutive walks to load the bases. Reliever Vicente Campos induces consecutive (six-to-four) force outs, but Los Caribes score each time. Anzoátegui scores twice more in the seventh on runs batted in from right fielder Herlis Rodriguez and center fielder Rafael Ortega. Not yet done, Los Caribes rally for yet another pair in the eighth on a run batted in from first baseman Tomás Telis and a bases-loaded walk issued to third baseman Niuman Romero for a 6-0 Caribes lead and the final margin of victory. Caribes shortstop Luis Sardiñas finishes 4 for 4 with a double and a run scored. Anzoátegui starter David Martinez allows no runs on four hits and two walks with two strikeouts through 4.1 innings but exits to a no-decision. Long time Caribes veteran Jean Toledo earns the victory in relief. Six members of the bullpen join in limiting Los Cardenales to no runs on just three hits and four walks with three strikeouts to preserve the shutout and close out their series-opening victory on the road.
- Game Two: Saturday
LMP CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME ONE
(0-1) Tomateros de Culiacan 1
(1-0) Naranjeros de Hermosillo 2
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/22/21 The much-anticipated series between this season's top-seeded club versus the defending LMP champions is underway. Hermosillo jumps out to a prompt 2-0 first-inning lead looking to unseat the still reigning title bearers. Right fielder Yadiel Hernández doubles home the first Naranjeros run, then soon scores on a fielder's choice. Tomateros starter JC Ramirez and Naranjeros southpaw Ryan Verdugo continue dueling; the score remains unchanged through the eighth. The defending champs ultimately bow to Los Naranjeros but not before ruining the shutout on the run batted in by first baseman Efren Navarro. JC Ramirez allows two runs on six hits and one walk with six strikeouts over six innings pitched in a bit of hard luck losing effort. Hermosillo starter Ryan Verdugo yields no runs on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts through seven innings for the victory. Fernando Salas earns the save.
- Game Two: Saturday
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: Cardenales de Lara & Caribes de Anzoátegui Advance to LVBP Championship Series
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
2020-2021
SEMIFINALS
GAME SEVEN
(3-4) Navegantes del Magallanes 4
(4-3) Caribes de Anzoátegui 10
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/20/21 - With consecutive victories in games six and seven, Los Caribes advance to the LVBP championship series. In a preview of things to come, Anzoátegui opens the scoring right away on a first-inning home run by center fielder Rafael Ortega. In the third, the roof caves in on Magallanes. Los Caribes strike for six runs on six hits highlighted by a two-run home run from designated hitter Oswaldo Arcia for a 7-0 lead. Los Navegantes right fielder Danry Vasquez ruins the shutout with a home run leading off the fourth. Still, Anzoátegui answers right back in the bottom half of the frame with runs batted in from Ali Castillo, Willians Astudillo, and Tomás Telis for a commanding 10-1 lead. Magallanes makes a go of it with three runs in the ninth but falls far from a comeback. Caribes starter Jesus Cruz allows no runs on just one hit and three walks with two strikeouts in a brief 2.1 inning outing. Six members of the bullpen join together to yield four runs, but only one earned on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts over the game's final 6.2 innings. Right-hander Andres E. Perez earns the victory in relief of Cruz. Los Caribes clinch the series four games against three.
GAME SEVEN
(3-4) Tigres de Aragua 2
(4-3) Cardenales de Lara 11
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/20/21 - Los Tigres cannot convert the momentum of victories in games five and six into a third straight win in Estadio Antonio Herrera Gutierrez at Lara. Los Cardenales, in commanding fashion, finally put the finishing touches on their semifinal series victory over Aragua. Lara starter Williams Perez yields one run, just one hit, and two walks with two strikeouts over five innings pitcher for the win. Four relievers then limit Aragua to one other run on six hits and no walks with two strikeouts over the final four innings. A big five-run fourth inning effectively puts the game out of Aragua's reach. Third baseman Carlos Rivero goes 1 for 3 with a home run and three runs batted in. Shortstop Ildemaro Vargas goes 5 for 6 with a double and two runs batted in. First baseman Osman Marval and catcher Yojhan Quevedo each drive in two runs apiece. Los Cardenales de Lara advance to the championship series where they will face Los Caribes del Anzoátegui.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: LVBP Semifinals, Anzoátegui and Aragua Both Force Game Seven
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÈISBOL DE INVIERNO
2020-2021
SEMIFINALS
GAME SIX
(3-3) Navegantes del Magallanes 2
(3-3) Caribes del Anzoátegui 8
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/19/21 - Seeking to close out the series following yesterday's victory, Magallanes jumps out to an early 2-0 lead. Center fielder Cade Gotta triples and scores in the first, and catcher Carlos Perez doubles home a run in the second. Undeterred, Anzoátegui tallies four runs in the fifth. With two outs, third baseman Niuman Romero doubles home two runs, and center fielder Rafael Ortega and second baseman Ali Castillo each drive in a run apiece for a 4-2 Caribes lead. Far from done, Anzoátegui erupts for another four runs in the seventh. Ali Castillo drives home two with a double, and singles from left fielder Willians Astudillo and designated hitter Oswaldo Arcia drive home two more for a commanding 8-2 lead and the final margin of victory. Caribes starter Andrés Machado yields two runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts through 5.1 innings for the victory. Reliever Jake Sanchez retires the side in order in the top of the ninth to close out Game Six at Estadio Jose Perez Colmenares and force a decisive Game Seven scheduled for Wednesday.
GAME SIX
(3-3) Tigres de Aragua 7
(3-3) Cardenales de Lara 1
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/19/21 - With momentum on their side, Los Tigres win their second straight after being down in the series three games to one. Successfully warding off elimination, Aragua extends the series to a decisive game seven. After trading runs in the first on Tigres' first baseman Hernan Perez' sac-fly and Cardenales' first baseman Osman Marval RBI single, Aragua takes a 2-1 lead in the sixth when Lara starter Vicente Campos walks in the tying run. Designated hitter Henry Alejandro Rodriguez delivers the knockout blow in the seventh with a grand slam off Lara reliever Yapson Gomez. In the ninth, left fielder Anthony Jimenez drives home Aragua's seventh run of the game. Reliever Marco Carillo closes out the game with two scoreless frames and in the ninth inning retires the side in order.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: LVBP Semifinals Game Five
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
SEMIFINALS
GAME FIVE
(3-2) Cardenales de Lara 4
(2-3) Tigres de Aragua 6
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/18/21 Aragua fends off Lara's late rally, thereby extending the series to a sixth game. Los Tigres open the scoring with three runs in the first. With two outs and the bases loaded, catcher Ramon Cabrera singles home two runs, and shortstop Edwin Garcia drives home another. Aragua scores three more times in the seventh on another bases-loaded hit from Ramon Cabrera and an Edwin Garcia sac-fly. Then it's a matter of holding on. Aragua yields a run on the sixth on a passed ball, and designated hitter Gorkys Hernandez singles home a run in the eighth. Facing Tigres reliever Wirfin Obispo in the ninth inning, right fielder Rene Reyes connects on a two-run home run, but Los Cardenales would score no more. Tigres starter Logan Duran yields just one run on three hits and two walks with five strikeouts through six innings for the victory.
GAME FIVE
(2-3) Caribes de Anzoátegui 5
(3-2) Navegantes del Magallanes 13
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/18/21 Los Navegantes inch one step closer to the championship round with Monday's victory over Los Caribes. Magallanes crank out 15 hits en route to a commanding 13-5 victory at Estadio Jose Bernardo Perez. Right fielder Danry Vasquez leads the charge with a double, home run, and six runs batted in. Designated hitter Renato Núñez and catcher Carlos Perez each drive home two runs apiece. Right-hander Deolis Guerra picks up the win in relief.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Winter Leagues Playoffs 2020-2021: LMP & LVBP Semifinal Series Recaps
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
SEMIFINALS
GAME FIVE
(3-2) Naranjeros de Hermosillo 8
(2-3) Sultanes de Monterrey 6
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/17/21 - No lack of action in this back and forth affair. Monterrey strikes in the opening frame on a Courtney Hawkins double driving home two. In the second, Los Naranjeros counter with a two-run home from Julian Leon and a run-scoring double off from left fielder Norberto Obeso for a 3-2 Hermolsillo lead. In the blink of an eye, a third-inning home run by Sultanes first baseman Carlos Munoz knots the game at three. Hermosillo then pulls away with five runs down the stretch, whereas Monterrey only musters three. All nine Naranjeros' batters hit safely en route to fourteen total hits. Right fielder Yadiel Hernandez accounts for Hermosillo's second home run of the game. Catcher Gilberto Galaviz accounts for Monterrey's second home run. Sultanes southpaw Romario Gil takes the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk in just 3.2 innings pitched. Hermosillo's own southpaw Ozzie Mendez earns the win in relief.
GAME FIVE
(2-3) Yaquis de Obregon 6
(3-2) Tomateros de Culiacan 2
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/17/21 - The defending champions must wait. Faced with elimination, Los Yaquis hold on to extend the series with Sunday's victory at Estadio de Los Tomateros. After three scoreless innings, Obregon breaks the silence in the fourth. With the bases loaded, right fielder Dariel Alvarez scores on a fielder's choice, and left fielder Leandro Castro successfully steals home! Obregon adds three more tallies in the fifth on runs batted in from Dariel Alvarez, Leandro Castro, and shortstop Juan Carlos Gamboa for a 5-2 Yaquis lead. Los Tomateros finally get on the board in the sixth on third baseman Michael Wing's two-run scoring base hit back through the middle. But it's too little too late. Leandro Castro adds insurance with a two-out home run in the ninth. Right-hander and Culiacan native Mario Meza tosses a scoreless ninth to close out Los Yaquis' second win in their last three tries.
* No games are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
* Games resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.
SEMIFINALS
GAME FOUR
(2-2) Caribes de Anzoategui 11
(2-2) Navegantes del Magallanes 2
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/17/21 - Anzoategui cranks out nine extra-base hits, including two home runs in a rout over Magallanes. The series is now tied at two apiece. Designated hitter Luis Sardiñas led the charge going 3 for 5 with two doubles and three runs batted in. First baseman Willians Astudillo went 5 for 6 with a double and home run with two runs batted in. Center fielder Rafael Ortega was 3 for 6 with a home run, three runs scored, and two runs batted in. Right-hander Andres E. Perez earns the victory in relief, his second of the series.
GAME FOUR
(3-1) Cardenales de Lara 8
(1-3) Tigres de Aragua 4
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/17/21 - A late surge by Lara puts them one win away from advancing into the LVBP championship series. Highlighted by a Hernán Pérez home run, Aragua maintained a tight 2-1 lead through the sixth. Designated hitter Gorkys Hernandez in the seventh connects for a three-run home run giving Lara a 4-2 lead. Each team then scores in the eighth inning, making it a 5-4 game in favor of Lara. But Los Cardenales pull away with three more runs in the ninth en route to an 8-4 victory. Cardenales starter Raul Rivero allows two runs on six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts through six innings pitched for the win. Right-hander Pedro Rodriguez earns his second save of the series.
* Game Five is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, 2021
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Winter League Playoffs 2020-2021: LMP, LIDOM & LVBP Series Updates
From the desk: FANÁTICO DEL BÉISBOL DE INVIERNO
LMP SEMIFINALS
GAME THREE
(2-1) Naranjeros de Hermosillo 3
(1-2) Sultanes de Monterrey 5
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/15/2021 - Three games into the series, and the home team still holds sway. After dropping two straight at Hermosillo, Los Sultanes won their first game back on home grounds. Second baseman Alberto Carreon in the third inning singles in Monterrey's first run of the game. Right fielder Paolo Orlando's two-run double in the fifth stakes Los Sultanes to a 3-0 lead. But with one swing of the bat in the top of the sixth, Hermosillo center fielder Jose Cardona's three-run home run to left field ties the game at three. Batting with one out and one on in the bottom half of the frame, left fielder Courtney Hawkins puts Monterrey right back on top with a two-run home run. The bullpen shuts out Los Naranjeros over the final three innings to secure a 5-3 victory.
GAME THREE
(1-2) Yaquis de Obregon 6
(2-1) Tomateros de Culiacan 1
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/15/2021 - Los Yaquis de Obregon, after two innings, jump out to an early 4-0 lead. First baseman Victor Mendoza highlights a big three-run first inning with a two-run home run against Culiacan starter JC Ramirez who would later surrender a second home run in the fifth to left fielder Leandro Castro. Los Tomateros finally get on the board in the bottom of the fifth courtesy of doubles from center fielder Yoelkis Guibert and second baseman Ramiro Pena. But Los Yaquis again extend their lead on left fielder Leandro Castro's home run in the fifth, giving Obregon a 5-1 advantage. Obregon scores one more time in the sixth en route to a 5-2 final and their first victory of the series.
LIDOM CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
GAME FOUR
(3-1) Gigantes del Cibao 5
(1-3) Aguilas Cibeañas 0
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/15/2021 - Cibao batters post five runs, and their pitching takes care of the rest. Gigantes' starter Richelson Pena yields just three hits and two walks with three strikeouts through seven scoreless innings pitched for the victory. Righty Jose Cisnero pitches a scoreless eighth, and Jumbo Diaz tosses a scoreless ninth to complete the shutout. The trio of pitchers joins together in limiting Cibaeñas to just three hits and three walks. Designated hitter Juan Francisco and left fielder Peter O'Brien each hit home runs, and catcher Carlos Paulino doubles home a run staking Los Gigantes to s 3-0 lead. Center fielder Jose Siri then homers leading off the fifth, and a Peter O'Brien sac-fly plates Cibao's fifth and final run. Los Gigantes del Cibao, founded in 1996, is now just one win away from clinching their fifth LIDOM championship.
LVBP SEMIFINALS
GAME THREE
(1-2) Caribes de Anzoategui 1
(2-1) Navegantes de Magallanes 4
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/15/2021 After dropping the opener, Los Navegantes are winners of two straight. Seven Magallanes pitchers join in limiting Los Caribes to just one run on eight hits and three walks with five strikeouts. Right-hander Anthony Vizcaya earns the victory in relief of starter Yohander Mendéz, and Jorge Rondon earns the save. Right fielder Danry Vasquez goes 3 for 4 with a double, home run, and two runs batted in. Third baseman Leonardo Reginatto and designated hitter Renato Núñes also homer for Los Navegantes. Second baseman Ali Castillo drives in Anzoategui's lone run of the game. Southpaw Liarvis Breto takes the loss.
GAME THREE
(2-1) Cardenales de Lara 19
(1-2) Tigres de Aragua 10
FINAL
BOXSCORE 1/15/2021 Lara scores early and often, but Aragua storms back and pulls away midway through a clearly escalating affair at Estadio Jose Perez Colmenares. Sure enough, by the seventh, Aragua's bullpen begins to implode. Los Cardenales score single runs in the seventh and eighth innings, then erupt for eleven runs in the ninth for an abrupt 18-10 lead and ultimate victory. In this modern world of analytics, it's refreshing when nuance injects itself back into the game every so often. Nineteen total pitchers saw action while batters grossed 84 official at-bats. There were 31 hits and 29 runs scored, yet, not a single home run and just eight extra-base hits, with only sixteen total strikeouts ... how about that! John "Juan" McGraw would have been proud.
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