The Luis Aparicio “El Grande” stadium in Maracaibo reopened its doors to Venezuelan professional baseball, for the first time in 21 months and 9 days. A total of 3 thousand 396 people made an appearance in the Marabino venue to animate the baseball night in the capital of Zulia, however, Las Águilas fell 1-2 against the Tigers.
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For Venezuelan baseball, it is healthy for the public to be back in the stands, after what was the 20-21 season with no capacity in the stadiums; nothing like the ball with fans in the stands, and more in Venezuela where the fan is so particular.
Little by little the traditions return
The Marabina fans, recognized in the rest of the country, were eager to see good baseball and, without a doubt, to support their Águilas del Zulia. One of the moments that came back was the seventh inning; where the bagpipe of “El Ferry” authored by Pipers de Pillopo is sung prior to what is a version adapted for the ninth raptor of the classic “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”.
You can also mention “Agui”, the mascot of the Eagles of Zulia, who, like the team, made its debut in the Marabino arena to bring smiles to the people who were present in the “Luis” and liven up their own atmosphere. of a high-level baseball game.
In the same way, the traditional “Chinita” Game will return on November 18, when the Eagles take on Sharks from La Guaira; a team closely linked to Zulia, as Luis Aparicio Montiel, the only Venezuelan Hall of Fame and son of the illustrious player who bears the name of the Stadium, played there. It should be noted that the sports complex where the home of the Eagles is located is called “Luis Aparicio Montiel”.
