In a day full of action, the Gigantes del Cibao prevailed 11-8 over the Toros del Este in the second game of a doubleheader played this Tuesday. This match is part of the Dominican Baseball League championship, dedicated to Juan Marichal and in option for the Banreservas Cup.
The Giants’ victory consolidated a sweep, following their 8-1 triumph in the first match. With this result, the team improves its record to 19-25 and adds its second consecutive victory.
Despite the defeat, the Toros del Este secured their postseason qualification, becoming the second team to achieve the pass.Luis García Jr. had a perfect night, batting 4-4, including a home run. Gary Sánchez also shined, hitting a home run and driving in four runs.
Pitching Analysis
Miller Hogan, the opening pitcher, worked two innings, allowing two hits and four earned runs, with three walks and three strikeouts. The loss went to Manuel Mercedes (0-1), who couldn’t retire batters in the eighth inning.
Bryan Rodríguez pitched 3.2 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs. Anderson Pilar earned the save (5), striking out the three batters he faced in the ninth inning.Offensive by the Toros del Este
Gilberto Celestino stood out with a 4-2 performance, a run scored, and a walk. Allan Castro went 1-5, with a home run and two RBIs. Socrates Brito hit two doubles, and Jeimer Candelario contributed a home run and three RBIs.Offensive by the Cibao Giants
In addition to the outstanding performances by García Jr. and Sánchez, Leury García contributed with a 4-1 performance, scored, driven in, and walked, and Pablo Reyes scored a run and received two walks.Upcoming Meetings
This Wednesday, the Giants will visit the Toros del Este in La Romana. The LIDOM will have a day off on Thursday, before the last weekend of the regular season, which concludes next Tuesday.
