Toros del Este dominate Leones del Escogido with explosive offense
La Romana – Los Toros del Este demonstrated their offensive prowess and defeated the Leones del Escogido 8-4 this Monday at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium. The taurine team, thanks to timely hitting, speed on the bases, and effective relief, consolidated their position at the top of the standings.
With this victory, the Bulls (10-9) had 12 hits and tied the head-to-head series 5-1 against a Lions (8-12) team that couldn’t stop the local offense.
Celestino leads the offense with a stellar night
Gilberto Celestino was the figure of the encounter, standing out with four hits, two stolen bases and extending his streak to 17 times on base in 19 games. This was his first four-hit day of the season and his eighth multi-hit game.
De La Cruz and Guzmán shine with the bat
Bryan De La Cruz continued his good moment by connecting his second home run of the season, raising his total of RBIs to 15, leading the team in that category. Denzer Guzmán also had an outstanding performance, connecting his first home run in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), a hit that ignited the stands.
The bullfighting pitching prevails at key moments
Chester Pimentel (2-0, 2.70) took the victory demonstrating control and consistency from the mound. Trevor Kelley (0-1, 7.36) took the loss, being punished by the Romanense offense.
Summary of the Races
- First inning: Celestino leads off with a hit, Oliva connects with a double, and a ground ball by De La Cruz drives in the first run (1-0).
- Third inning: The Leones take the lead with RBIs from González and Rodríguez (2-1). The Toros tie the game with Celestino’s speed and an error after Oliva’s single (2-2).
- Fifth inning: The Toros score two runs: Hernández and Celestino hit singles, and a balk opens the door to 3-2. De La Cruz hits a home run with one on base (5-3).
- Sixth inning: Guzmán hits his first home run and Celestino drives in another with his fourth hit (7-3).
- Seventh inning: Eloy Jiménez hits a double and Manny Peña scores on a wild pitch to extend the lead to 8-3.
- Eighth inning: El Escogido cuts the lead with a couple of hits and another wild pitch (8-4).
Next meeting
The Bulls will travel to Santiago this Tuesday, November 18, to face the Águilas Cibaeñas, with Aaron Brooks (1-0, 0.79) scheduled to open.
