SANTO DOMINGO – The Águilas Cibaeñas achieved an important victory over the Leones del Escogido with a score of 4-1 on Sunday, boosting their hopes of advancing to the Final Series of the autumn-winter baseball tournament. The Cibao team, with an 11-7 record, secured their victory with an outstanding offense in the eighth inning.
Contents
Game Definition in the Octave
Leody Taveras hit a single to center field, driving in Steward Berroa and breaking the tie. Subsequently, Geraldo Perdomo hit a single that drove in two runs, extending the lead and sealing the game.Game Decisions
Richard Rodríguez (1-1, 3.86) earned the victory, pitching a scoreless inning with one walk and one strikeout. Roel Ramírez (0-1, 27.00) took the loss, allowing three hits and three runs in his debut. Matt Foster (2) secured the save with an impeccable ninth inning, allowing no runs and striking out one batter.Pitchers’ Performance
Jorge Tavárez, the Eagles’ opener, left without a decision after five innings, allowing three hits and one earned run, with one walk and four strikeouts. Grant Gavin of the Lions pitched two scoreless innings, allowing no hits, with one walk and three strikeouts.Featured Offensive Players
- Cibao Eagles:
- Leody Taveras: 3-2, one run scored and one RBI
- Geraldo Perdomo: 4-1, two RBIs
- Aderlin Rodríguez: 3-1
- Leones del Escogido:
- Yamaico Navarro: 3-1
- Socrates Brito: 3-1, one RBI
- Alcides Escobar: 3-1
