Félix Reyes leads the Toros del Este to victory against the Leones
In an electrifying day at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, the Toros del Este achieved a key victory by defeating the Leones del Escogido 6-5. The star of the match was Félix Reyes, who became the executioner of the scarlet team by hitting three hits and driving in four runs, including the decisive blow in the ninth inning.
The decisive moment
With the score tied at four runs and two outs on the board in the ninth inning, Reyes took center stage. With runners on second and third, the batter hit a single to center field that allowed Ismael Alcántara and Bryan De la Cruz to cross the plate, giving a definitive 6-4 lead in favor of the team from La Romana.
Reyes finished his offensive performance 3-for-5, standing out with a double and four RBIs, serving as the pillar of the Bulls’ offense in this Wednesday’s clash.
Meeting details
Jesús Sánchez also shined with the bat, finishing 5-for-3, raising his batting average to an impressive .476. For their part, the Toros’ pitching featured the work of Yaramil Hiraldo, who earned the win (1-0), while Joe Record took care of closing the curtain to secure his first save of the season. The loss went to Kelly Austin (3-2).
- Toros del Este (8-12): They are closing in to one and a half games behind fourth place in the standings.
- Outstanding offense: Ronny Simon, Gilberto Celestino, and Yairo Muñoz also contributed to the Toros’ attack.
- Leones del Escogido: Despite their efforts, they were unable to complete the comeback following the visitors’ attack.
Upcoming engagement
Following this result, the Toros del Este maintain their momentum and prepare for their next challenge. The team will travel to Santiago this Thursday to face the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Estadio Cibao, in a rescheduled game that will begin at 7:30 p.m.
