Aragua 1, Caracas 0 in Aragua. The game's lone run scored in the third inning, when Jorge Cortes doubled and scored on a Guillermo Rodriguez single. Hector Gimenez had two hits for the Tigres. Yangervis Solarte made his season debut for Aragua and was 0-for-4. Joe Benson was used as a defensive replacement and did not bat. Sergio Perez (Houston) gave up three hits and a walk in 6.2 innings to get the win. Francisco Butto retired the only man he faced for the save.
Margarita 7, Magallanes 5 at Magallanes. The Bravos led 6-0 after two and a half, but Navegantes scored five in the bottom of the third to make it a close game throughout. Sean Burroughs had four hits to lead Margarita. Marcel Prado pitched 2.2 scoreless innings to get the win, with Ronald Belisario retiring all four batters he faced to get the save. Jose Altuve (Houston) had two doubles and a single to lead Magallanes. Deolis Guerra retired all five batters he faced. Albert Suarez (Tampa Bay) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks in 1.2 innings to take the loss.
In a game in which no Twins played, Lara edged La Guaira 4-3.
In one that we missed, Lester Oliveros made his debut for Anzoategui Wednesday, allowing a run on three hits in one inning.
In this evening's action, La Guaira is at Zulia, Magallanes hosts Caracas, Margarita travels to Aragua, and Anzoategui goes to Lara.