Tiburones de La Guaira and Navegantes del Magallanes open the Choque de Gigantes 2026 series on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 p.m. local time (00:00 UTC) at LoanDepot Park in Miami, marking a high-profile renewal of one of the most followed rivalries in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League.
Miami transforms once again into a focal point for Venezuelan baseball as two of the circuit’s most storied franchises square off on U.S. soil. meridiano.net reported that the opening pitch of the weekend series is slated for Saturday evening, with the second game scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 p.m. local time (18:00 UTC).
Manager Hands Ball to Wetherbee
Tiburones de La Guaira manager hands the ball to left-hander Jared Wetherbee for Saturday’s opening assignment, tasking the starter with quieting a potent opponent lineup, meridiano.net reported.
La Guaira presenta una alineación con equilibrio entre veteranía, contacto y poder:
- Alcides Escobar (3B)
- Miguel Rojas (SS)
- Jadher Areinamo (2B)
- Simón Muzziotti (RF)
- Gabriel Arias (1B)
- Jurickson Profar (LF)
- Carlos Tocci (CF)
- Adriander Mejía (C)
- Diego Cartaya (DH)
- Jared Wetherbee (P)
Magallanes Counter With Star Power
Navegantes del Magallanes enters the series holding the tournament’s title from the 2024 edition, setting up a formidable test for La Guaira, meridiano.net reported.
The starting lineup for Magallanes features:
- José Gómez (SS)
- Thairo Estrada (2B)
- José García (CF)
- Francisco Álvarez (DH)
- Breyvic Valera (LF)
- Ángel Reyes (RF)
- Renato Núñez (1B)
- Pablo Sandoval (3B)
- Sandy León (C)
- Luis Martínez (P)
Action Continues at LoanDepot Park
Beyond the individual star power and tactical matchups, the event functions as a cultural reunion for expatriate fans and followers of the league, meridiano.net reported. Action at LoanDepot Park continues on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1:00 p.m. local time (18:00 UTC).
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