KOTKA, Finland (Interstat) — Gelvis Solano propelled the Margarita Guaiqueries to an 86-83 victory over the Caracas Cocodrilos on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Gimnasio Jose Beracasa, clinching the Venezuelan SLB playoff series 4-3. Margarita, now 23-14, overcame a 25-10 regular-season record by Caracas. Solano, a 6-1 point guard from New York, led the visitors. Luis Montero, a 6-7 small forward from Santo Domingo, paced Caracas. James Reese V, Yohanner Sifontes, Kender Urbina, Luis Colon, Miguel Ruiz, Juan Guerrero, Willie Reed and Pedro Chourio also contributed. Margarita shot effectively from the floor, three-point range and the free throw line, while Caracas struggled from distance. The Guaiqueries won despite losing the previous game 64-61 at Caracas on Saturday. Margarita next hosts Anzoátegui on Thursday.