Lions of Caracas vs. Lara Cardinals

December 27, 2021

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Cardenales de Lara and Leones del Caracas begin this Sunday the round robin of the 2021-22 season of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) in the city of Barquisimeto.

The Cardinals, who have experienced MLB players, will be looking to qualify for their sixth straight final and so they want to start strong in the postseason.

Day: Sunday, December 26

Hour: 6:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Place: Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez Stadium, Barquisimeto

TV / Live Stream: IVC and ByM Sports

Team record: Lions 26-23 / Cardinals 28-21

The Lions assured that they are not sure about the presence of reliever Miguel Socolovich, due to injuries. That’s why the team looked to bolster its bullpen in the draft.

The Cardinals announced the registration of right-hander Alfredo Simón, who will join the group of pitchers facing the postseason. The Dominican has extensive experience in MLB and LIDOM.

Caracas Lions: César Valera (2B), Yosmany Guerra (BD), Wilfredo Tovar (SS), José Rondón (RF), Johnny Pereda (C), Alexander Palma (LF), Ronny Cedeño (3B), Aldrem Corredor (1B), Ángel Aponte (CF).

Lara Cardinals: Ildemaro Vargas (2B), Alí Castillo (BD), Yordanys Linares (RF), Ramón Flores (LF), Carlos Rivero (3B), Gorkys Hernández (CF), Pedro Castellanos (1B), William Contreras (C), Juniel Querecuto (H.H).