Las Aguilas del Tamiami

Las Aguilas del Tamiami start the season with a right foot and for the first time in team history the team is over .500 after beating La Vinotinto 4-2. Kyle Roberts pitched for 8 2/3 innings dominating the whole game the power hitters from La Vinotinto, but after allowing the only two runs in the ninth Coach Cabrera turned to Michael Vazquez who strikes out the hitter to finish the game and earned the save.

The game was a pitching duel during the first 7 innings. From Vinotinto Miguel Ortiz threw 8 innings and was charged with the lost after giving up 4 earned runs. Kyle Roberts dominated the entire game, just one player reached third base before the 9th inning. Offensively Cesar Echaverry got on base 3 times with 2 hits and a base on balls same as Luis Ramos who got 1 hit and two walks. Also Pedro Lugo, Angel Mestre and Luis Ramos had 1 RBI each. The team in general showed an excellent defense who plaid the entire game without an error, Echaverry was phenomenal doing unbelievable plays at shortstop.

Last but not least the league handed the trophies from the past season where Aguilas Alex Gonzalez and Xavier Gomez received one trophy each. Gomez was honored as the League Leader in triples. For Gonzalez is not his first or second but his 3rd straight Stolen Base title. Also Cesar Ramirez was awarded as the MVP, Ramirez played for Chinandega last season and will be playing with Las Aguilas as soon as he gets the opportunity.

Las Aguilas won their second straight game this season. A 5-1 victory over the angels in a game that lasted 8 2/3 innings with just one more out to go the water made It imposible to continue. Gilbert Garcia got 2 RBI in the game capitalizing the offensive part. Meanwhile Kyle Roberts got his 3rd win of the season in 7 innings of work allowing just one run. Roberts ERA is now 1.77 (second best in the league). This is the second straight multi hit game for Angel Mestre, Cesar Echaverry and Gilbert Garcia. The entire team is contributing offensively; Juan Berrios hit the ball against the center field fence for a really long single. Xavier Gomez hit a double and two singles with an RBI.

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