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Chourio Debuts in Venezuela as Águilas Defeat Magallanes - News Directory 3

Chourio Debuts in Venezuela as Águilas Defeat Magallanes

December 13, 2024 Catherine Williams Sports
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Original source: mlb.com

Venezuelan ⁢Baseball League: Chourio makes Debut, Leones Roar in Caracas

Caracas, Venezuela – The Venezuelan Baseball League (LVBP) saw a flurry of action ⁢Wednesday night, highlighted by the debut of Milwaukee Brewers star prospect ⁢Jackson Chourio.

Chourio, a finalist for the ⁣National League Rookie of the Year award,‍ entered the game as a pinch runner in the eighth inning ⁣for the Águilas del Zulia, eventually scoring a run in their 8-3 victory over the Navegantes del‍ Magallanes. At just 20 years old,Chourio made history this past season in the MLB,becoming the youngest player ever to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases in a single season.

The Águilas’ offense was powered by a strong ‍performance from fellow Major Leaguers ‍Andrés Chaparro and Rougned Odor. Chaparro went 4-for-4 with a solo home run,⁤ while Odor finished 4-for-2 with⁢ a home run⁣ and three⁣ RBIs.

In Caracas, the Leones del⁤ Caracas erupted for 12 runs, ⁤defeating the Tiburones de La Guaira 12-4. Yonathan Daza led the charge, going 5-for-4 with a double and four RBIs. Oswaldo Arcia added⁣ a two-run homer, and Harold Castro chipped in with three RBIs.

Meanwhile, in Maracay, the Tigres de Maracay edged out the Cardenales de Lara 2-1. Jesus sucre delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the sixth inning, breaking a 1-1 tie.The Cardenales remain atop the LVBP standings with a 27-19 record,followed closely by the Navegantes (25-22) and Águilas (25-22). The Bravos de Margarita (24-23), Leones (23-23), Tiburones (24-25), Tigres (21-25), and caribes de Anzoátegui ⁤(19-29)⁤ round out⁣ the standings.

Chourio’s Debut Can’t Stop Leones’ Roar in Caracas

Caracas, Venezuela – Venezuelan baseball fans where treated to a night full of highlights Wednesday as the LVBP continued its exciting ‍run.

milwaukee Brewers⁢ prospect Jackson Chourio ⁣made his much-anticipated debut for the‍ Águilas del Zulia, entering as a pinch runner and scoring a run in their 8-3 victory over ⁤the Navegantes del Magallanes. The 20-year-old, who turned⁢ heads in the MLB‍ this season by‍ becoming the youngest player to ever hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases, adds star power to an already potent Águilas lineup.

While Chourio’s debut stole headlines, it⁤ was the Leones del Caracas who truly roared, dismantling the Tiburones de la Guaira 12-4 in a dominant performance. ⁤Yonathan Daza led the offensive charge for Caracas, racking up⁢ five hits, including a double, and driving in‍ four runs. Oswaldo Arcia added a two-run ‍homer,while Harold Castro contributed ⁢three RBIs.

In⁣ Maracay,⁢ the Tigres de Maracay edged out the cardenales de Lara ‍in⁣ a tense 2-1 victory. Jesus Sucre provided the game-winning hit in the‍ bottom of the sixth inning,⁣ breaking a 1-1 tie.

The⁣ Cardenales remain at the ⁢top of the LVBP standings‍ with a 27-19 record, closely followed⁣ by the Navegantes (25-22) and ⁤Águilas (25-22). The Bravos de Margarita (24-23), leones (23-23), Tiburones (24-25), Tigres (21-25), and Caribes de Anzoátegui (19-29) ⁣round out the standings.

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