La Guaira broke a 4-4 tie with three in the fourth, then broke the game open with five in the fifth on the way to a 15-6 victory over Aragua in La Guaira.

Terry Tiffee led the way for the Tiburones, pounding out four hits including a double.  Ehire Adrianza (San Francisco) had three hits including a double.  Luis Rodriguez (Seattle) and Cesar Suarez each singled and doubled, with Rodriguez driving in four.  Rafael Suarez (Colorado) got the win with 1.2 scoreless innings of relief, giving up just one hit.

Aragua was led by Alex Nunez, who had two singles and a double.  Joe Benson was 2-for-3 with two runs scored.  Raul Chavez (Mets) also had two hits.  Josmil Pinto was used as a substitute and walked in his only at-bat.  The loss went to Scott Drucker, who surrendered seven runs (six earned) on five hits and five walks in 3.1 innings.

Around the league, Rene Tosoni was 0-for-3 with a walk as Lara fell to Magallanes 5-0.  Margarita defeated Caracas 1-0, and Anzoategui beat Zulia 3-0.

In one we missed, over in the Dominican Winter League Manuel Soliman made his debut Wednesday, walking two but pitching a scoreless inning as Escogido defeated Aguilas 13-3.

Aragua travels to Caracas this evening.