Gigantes del Cibao defeat Tigres del Licey and advance in the standings
The Gigantes del Cibao defeated the Tigres del Licey 4-2 this Friday at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, breaking the tie that both teams maintained in the fourth position of the 2025-26 autumn-winter tournament.
Luis García was key in the offensive, driving in two runs, while Samad Taylor scored three times, contributing significantly to the triumph.
With this victory, the Giants consolidate their position with a record of 16-19, remaining alone in fourth place. For their part, the Licey descends to fifth place with a record of 15-20.
The Giants’ pitching was fundamental, limiting the Licey’s offense to only three hits during the game.The Encounter
The Giants took the lead from the start of the game. In the first inning, a single by Samad Taylor and an error by pitcher Adonis Medina allowed Luis García to drive in the first run with a sacrifice fly.
In the third inning, another sacrifice fly, this time by Leury García, added to a defensive error, allowed Taylor to score again, extending the lead to 2-0.Licey’s Reaction
The Tigers reacted in the seventh inning. A double by Francisco Mejía and a single by Cal Stevenson reduced the difference to 2-1. A sacrifice fly by Armando Álvarez tied the score 2-2.Giants’ Response
However, the Giants responded immediately. Luis García connected on a single and Deyvison De Los Santos drove in another run with a sacrifice fly, setting the final score at 4-2.Domain on the heap
The Giants’ pitching maintained control of the game, limiting the Licey to only three hits.Upcoming commitments
The teams will face each other again this weekend in a crucial match for the classification.
