JC Escarra swatted a run-scoring seventh inning double amongst his two hits in two official at-bats, but his best efforts could prevent Carolina from falling 3-2 to Caguas in the LBPRC final. The Criollos now lead the series 2-1. The Cuban-American was also named to the All-LBPRC last weekend by the league.
Escarra is now hitting a solid .275 in the postseason. For Caguas Pedro León went 0-for-3, but managed to score a run to help the cause for “La Yeguita” and saw his postseason average drop to .207. The Criollos are now two games away from their 21st league title.
Yosmany Guerra continues to pace Rivas in their finals series against “El Tren del Norte”, the infielder collected two hits in four trips to the plate, drove in a run and scored a run to do his part in the Gigantes 10-6 win over Esteli. Guerra is hitting a robust .348 on the postseason and Rivas is one game from the Serie del Caribe.
¡GIGANTESCO TRIUNFO, LA TERCERA SI FUE LA VENCIDA, PEGGYYYYY TIME ⌚️!
Con un enoooooooorme jonrón con bases llenas de Francisco Peguero nos quedamos con el 5to juego de la Serie Final. Anteriormente, Luis Montealto prendió la mecha con su imparable que empató el compromiso. pic.twitter.com/ccEpOEtUmd
— Franquicia Gigantes de Rivas (@GigantesRivas) January 15, 2024
Cuban action on the evening:
Liga ARCO:
Peter O’Brien (CUL) 3-0*
LVBP:
Yasiel Puig (LAG) 4-1,HR,3RBI,R
Rangel Ravelo (LAR) 4-0
LBPRC:
JC Escarra (CAR) 2-2,2B,RBI*
Adeiny Hechavarria (CAR) 4-0
Félix Stevens (CAR) 4-0
Pedro León (CAG) 3-0,R
LBPN:
Yosmany Guerra (GIG) 4-2,RBI,R
Alay Lago (TRE) 3-1,R
*Cuban-American