San Sebastián, Hatillo each need another win to advance in Double-A playoffs.

San Sebastián used a four-run rally in the seventh inning to surge past Añasco en route to its second win in the Northwest section A semifinals. (Samirsonico)

By THE STAR STAFF

The Patrulleros of San Sebastián and the Tigres of Hatillo secured sectional semifinal victories on Monday as the 2026 Superior Double-A Baseball League postseason continued.

San Sebastián rallied for four runs in the seventh inning to take a 5-4 lead, then went on to beat the Fundadores of Añasco, 7-4, in a Northwest section semifinal powered by two RBIs from Jesús Tavares and two runs scored by Boris Rodríguez and César Morillo.

In relief, the Patrulleros’ José Ayala, José Cruz Molina and Oscar Rivera delivered dominant performances, holding the Fundadores scoreless in the last five innings.

San Sebastián is a win away from advancing to the sectional finals. Game 4 is Friday at 8 p.m. at Isidoro “Cholo” García Stadium in Mayagüez.

Meanwhile, the Tigres shut out the Atenienses of Manatí, 4-0, in a North section semifinal thanks to outstanding pitching from Erick Sepúlveda, Jonathan Pacheco and Jaime Ayende. Sepúlveda earned the win, pitching 5.2 innings and recording four strikeouts.

Félix Báez spearheaded Hatillo’s offense with two RBIs, and Jay Feliciano went 3-for-3 at the plate, tallying one run scored and one RBI.

The Tigres can advance to the sectional finals with a win in Game 4 on Friday (8 p.m.) at Pedro Román Meléndez Stadium in Manatí.