Abreu Shines and Mauricio Debuts with Jonrón in Licey Victory
On a starry night at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, the Tigres del Licey prevailed 5-3 over the Leones del Escogido. The game was marked by the outstanding performance of pitcher Albert Abreu and the much-anticipated debut of Ronny Mauricio, who hit a home run. Abreu (1-0) shone from the mound, obtaining his first victory in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) since December 14, 2021. The right-hander limited the scarlet offense to one run in six innings, striking out seven batters and issuing one walk. His performance silenced the Lions’ bats, demonstrating his dominance on the mound. With this triumph, the Tigers improve their record to 15-19, consolidating their position in the fight for the fourth qualifying spot, with a game and a half advantage over the Escogido (14-21). The Lions suffered their third consecutive defeat. The Escogido opener, Norge Ruiz (0-1), had a difficult night, allowing five runs and seven hits, including Mauricio’s home run. Anderson Severino worked 1.2 innings, including an impeccable ninth inning, to secure the save.Mauricio Impresses in His Debut
The Licey took the lead early in the game. In the second inning, an error on a hit by Mel Rojas Jr., followed by a single by Cal Stevenson and a run-scoring hit by Armando Alvarez, put the Tigers ahead 1-0. In the third episode, the blue offense exploded with four runs. Cristhian Adames hit a single, followed by a two-run home run by Ronny Mauricio in his debut, a run-producing hit by Rojas Jr., and a double by Stevenson.Chosen One’s Reaction Attempt
The Lions tried to react in the sixth inning with a solo home run by Sócrates Brito, who had an outstanding performance with a home run and a single. In the eighth, they added two more runs thanks to a double by Erik González and a sacrifice fly by Eguy Rosario, closing the score to 5-3, but they couldn’t catch the Tigers.Offensive Leaders
For the Licey:
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- Ronny Mauricio: two-run homer.
- Cal Stevenson: double and single.
- Gustavo Núñez and Mel Rojas Jr.: two hits each.
- Armando Alvarez, David Hensley and Cristhian Adames: one hit.
By the Chosen One:
- Socrates Brito: home run and single.
- Dervy Ventura: two hits.
- Erik Gonzalez: double.
- Eguy Rosario: a hit.
