Navegantes del Magallanes secures first victory of the season

Navegantes del Magallanes ended a six-game losing streak by defeating Cardenales de Lara 11-7 at the Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez Stadium in Barquisimeto. The victory marks the first win for the defending champions in the 2026-2027 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) season, improving their record to 1-6.

Despite trailing 6-2 after three innings, Magallanes mounted a comeback fueled by 15 hits. Key offensive contributions came from Ángel Reyes, who went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, and Pablo Aliendo, whose two-run hit in the seventh inning broke a 6-6 tie to give Magallanes an 8-6 lead. Breyvic Valera added a solo home run in the eighth inning to extend the lead.

On the mound, American pitcher Reid Birlingmair earned the win following a solid relief performance, while Abdiel Mendoza took the loss for Lara. Cardenales de Lara remains at a 4-2 record.