Indians beat Senators, lead winter league final series 2-0

Heading into tonight’s Game 3 at Hiram Bithorn in Hato Rey, the Mayagüez Indians lead the final series 2-0 as the franchise plays for its 20th winter league baseball title.

By The Star Staff

The Mayagüez Indians defeated the San Juan Senators 2-1 on Saturday in the second game of the Final Series of the Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League at Isidoro García de la Sultana Stadium in Mayagüez.

The Tribe leads the series 2-0 as the franchise plays for its 20th winter league baseball title.

The first run of the game came in the fifth inning when Martín Maldonado homered to left field for Mayagüez.

The score stood at 1-0 until the top of the ninth, when Kennen Irizarry tied it up with a solo home run to right field.

The Indians put the game away in the bottom of the final frame when Eddie Rosario scored on an infield error.

Justin Yeaguer earned the win in relief, pitching one scoreless inning. Ralph Garza took the loss.

The series moves to San Juan today with Game 3 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium slated for 7 p.m.