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El Universal (translated)
Leones beat Bravos 8-6, with third baseman, Mario Lisson’s great performance
Mario Lisson, connected a two run triple in the top of the ninth inning to propel Los Leones to a come from behind victory over los Bravos de Margarita, with a final score of 8-6. The game concluded the sixth week of the season, putting Los Leones in first place of the leader board, two games ahead of Magallanes.
The Felines down 6-5 started the top of the ninth by tying the game with a sacrifice fly by Jesús Guzmán to the left outfielder. And later, Lisson hit a line drive over the center outfielder, Frank Díaz, emptying the bases and setting the definitive score to the encounter.
Leones’ pitcher Edwin Moreno was credited with the victory, after throwing two perfect innings as a reliever. Opposing pitcher Edgar Martinez was credited with the loss, after allowing four hits and three runs in the fateful ninth inning of the hosts.