Led by an impressive performance from Osmer Morales, the Islanders successfully concluded their tour of Caracas with a favorable record. On the same day, Navegantes del Magallanes avenged a prior defeat against Águilas del Zulia. The Bravos de Margarita ended their road trip to Caracas with a victory over the Leones, thereby significantly complicating the Leones’ prospects of securing a postseason berth. The Islanders capitalized on their offensive opportunities, supported by strong pitching, with Osmer Morales playing a crucial role in achieving a narrow 3-2 victory.
Furthermore, in another match within the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP), Navegantes del Magallanes triumphed over Águilas del Zulia with a score of 6-5. Osmer Morales delivered an effective performance, pitching for over five innings for the Bravos de Margarita. Although he conceded two runs in the third inning, he effectively limited the home team’s scoring opportunities. The Islanders required only one additional run to secure their 28th victory of the season, aided by the contributions of their bullpen.
With this win, Morales improved his record to 4-2. The game highlighted a notable triple by Breyvic Valera and a single by Juan Santana, who is regarded as one of the most significant imports in the team’s history.
