Leones del Escogido maintain their winning streak after defeating Toros del Este
The Leones del Escogido continue to demonstrate their offensive power in the 2026-2027 Dominican autumn-winter baseball season. In an exciting match held at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium, the scarlet team overcame the Toros del Este with a score of 15-11, thus achieving their third consecutive victory.
The red offensive was relentless, connecting for a total of 17 hits that kept the home pitching staff in check for much of the game. With this result, the capital team leveled its record at 4-4, climbing to the third position in the standings.
A constant attack from the first inning
From the start of the game, Escogido showed its intentions. In the first inning, the capital team took the lead thanks to runs by Vidal Bruján and Junior Lake. The offensive momentum was consolidated in the fourth inning with a five-run rally, where an Andy Ibáñez double with the bases loaded was decisive in tipping the scales in favor of the visitors.
The depth in the lineup allowed figures like Jason Schiavone, Andy Ibáñez, José Marmolejos, and Jonathan Guzmán to be the pillars of run production throughout the day.
Highlights on the diamond
- Jason Schiavone: Shined with the bat, finishing 3-for-5, including two doubles, three runs scored, and two RBIs.
- Andy Ibáñez: Drove in four runs in a 2-for-3 afternoon with a key double.
- José Marmolejos: Maintained a consistent offensive rhythm, connecting for four hits in six at-bats.
- Jonathan Guzmán: Contributed two hits and two RBIs, being vital in the sixth-inning rally.
For the Toros del Este, Jesús Sánchez stood out by driving in four runs, while Pedro Severino and Francisco Urbáez attempted a late rally in the ninth inning with consecutive home runs that decorated the final score.
Pitching details and upcoming commitments
The victory went to reliever Reid VanScoter, who recorded his second win of the season by working 1.2 scoreless innings. Conversely, Spencer Turnbull took the loss after allowing four runs in three innings of work.
Following this result, the Leones del Escogido will enjoy a day of rest this Monday. The team will resume its activities next Tuesday, when they travel to the Julián Javier Stadium to face the Gigantes del Cibao starting at 7:00 at night.
