LEONARDO BOCANEGRA drove in five runs on three hits to lead Palmview, Texas past Las Piedras, Puerto Rico 23-9 on Friday. LEONARDO BOCANEGRA hit a home run to left field in the fourth scoring three, doubled in the second scoring two, and walked in the fifth scoring one.
Palmview, Texas got on the board in the first inning after CHRISTOPHER RAMOS singled, scoring one run.
Palmview, Texas scored five runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. LEONARDO BOCANEGRA doubled, scoring two runs, ERIC ALONSO doubled, scoring two runs, and TEODORO ESTUDILLO singled, scoring one run.
A single by ERIC ALONSO, and a double by BRENT SZCZUROSKI helped Palmview, Texas extend their early lead in the third.
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. ARONIS MONGE singled, scoring two runs, YAVIEL MALDONADO drew a walk, scoring one run, JOEY LOPEZ was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and GIAN TORRES drew a walk, scoring one run.
Palmview, Texas scored five runs on two hits in the top of the fourth inning. JULIO SIERRA JR singled, scoring one run, LEONARDO BOCANEGRA homered to left field, scoring three runs, and one run scored on another play.
Palmview, Texas scored nine runs on one hit in the top of the fifth inning. JULIO SIERRA JR drew a walk, scoring one run, a wild pitch scored one run, CHRISTOPHER RAMOS drew a walk, scoring one run, TEODORO ESTUDILLO drew a walk, scoring one run, JOSE GONZALEZ singled, scoring one run, an error scored three runs, and LEONARDO BOCANEGRA drew a walk, scoring one run.
JAIME PALACIOS stepped on the bump first for Palmview, Texas. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (one earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking three. GABRIEL GUZMAN began the game for Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. The starter gave up six hits and nine runs over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking four. JESUS GARCIA and RAUL PRISHKER each appeared in relief for Palmview, Texas.
Palmview, Texas accumulated 11 hits in the game. ERIC ALONSO collected two hits for Palmview, Texas in five at bats. JULIO SIERRA JR led Palmview, Texas with four walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying 14 walks for the game.
ARONIS MONGE provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Las Piedras, Puerto Rico with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. ARONIS MONGE and ANGEL SANTANA were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Las Piedras, Puerto Rico while hitting back-to-back. ARONIS MONGE paced Las Piedras, Puerto Rico with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Las Piedras, Puerto Rico turned one double play in the game.
Palmview, TX will play their next game (Game 12) tomorrow at 6:00pm vs the Winner of Game 7.
Las Piedras, Puerto Rico will play their next game (Game 5) tomorrow at 11:30am against Grosseto, Italy.