Noelvi Marte leads the Gigantes del Cibao to victory over the Águilas
The Gigantes del Cibao achieved an important 3-0 victory against the Águilas Cibaeñas this Sunday, in a duel that was decided by a three-run home run from Noelvi Marte. The game was definitively stopped due to intense rain while the top of the sixth inning was being played.
Marte’s home run, his third of the season, traveled 431 feet to center field after punishing a curveball from pitcher Jorge Tavárez. With this hit, Pascanel Ferreras and Roldy Brito were able to cross home plate, securing the only runs of the game before field conditions forced the home plate umpire, Paul Batista, to suspend play.
Marte: The Giants’ offensive engine
The third baseman continues to establish himself as one of the brightest figures in the league. With a .362 batting average in 17 games, he has accumulated 25 hits, 14 RBIs, and eight stolen bases, showing elite offensive performance. His recent performance has been fundamental to the team’s consistency at this stage of the tournament.
With his recent home run, Noelvi Marte reached the figure of seven home runs wearing the Gigantes jersey, historically tying players like Juan Bell, Jesús Tavárez, and Deyvision de los Santos.
Pitching and regional series details
From the mound, the win went to Cristopher Molina (2-0), who worked 2.1 innings allowing only one walk and striking out two rivals. The start was handled by Wily Peralta, who pitched three solid innings. For the Águilas, Jorge Tavárez (0-3) took the loss after allowing three runs in five innings of work.
Thanks to this result, the Gigantes tie the Regional Cup series 1-1. Although the historical rivalry favors the Aguiluchos, the Cibao team has shown they are ready to put up a fight for the rest of the championship.
Upcoming matchday in winter baseball
- Estrellas Orientales vs. Gigantes del Cibao at Julián Javier Stadium.
- Leones del Escogido vs. Toros del Este at Francisco Micheli Stadium.
- Águilas Cibaeñas vs. Tigres del Licey at Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium.
