Leones del Escogido solidify their lead after defeating Tigres del Licey
The Leones del Escogido demonstrated their offensive power by prevailing 5-3 against the Tigres del Licey at the Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal. With this result, the scarlet team consolidates its position at the top of the Dominican winter baseball tournament standings, raising their record to 15-7.
The Melenudos’ attack was led by an outstanding performance from Marco Hernández, who finished the day 4-for-3 with two doubles and two RBIs. He was joined by Jonathan Guzmán, with a 4-for-2 performance including a triple, and Sócrates Brito, who hit a double and a single, contributing two runs and one RBI to the red cause.
Match development
The matchup began with blue dominance following a single by Mel Rojas Jr. in the first inning. However, the Escogido’s reaction did not take long in the fifth chapter, where an offensive burst from Brito, Guzmán, and Hernández managed to turn the score around. Although Licey managed to tie it momentarily 3-3 in the bottom of that same inning thanks to Ronny Mauricio, the Leones’ pitching and discipline at the plate made the difference.
The victory was decided in the seventh inning, when patience at the plate allowed the Leones to take the definitive lead via a bases-loaded walk issued to José Marmolejos.
In the ninth inning, the Escogido sealed the game with an additional run, the result of an RBI double by Marco Hernández. The scarlet bullpen was fundamental in sealing the victory; Kelly Austin earned the win, while Robinson Martínez achieved his seventh save of the season, leaving Javy Guerra as the losing pitcher.
Upcoming engagements
- Saturday: Leones del Escogido vs. Estrellas Orientales, 4:00 p.m., Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal.
- Sunday: Leones del Escogido vs. Tigres del Licey, 5:00 p.m., Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal.
With this result, the Tigres del Licey accumulate their third consecutive defeat, remaining with a 13-9 record, while the Leones extend their lead in the championship to two games.
