Cibao Eagles defeat Escogido Lions and strengthen their path to the final
Santo Domingo – Las Águilas Cibaeñas achieved a crucial victory against the Leones del Escogido with a score of 4-1, thanks to an effective offense in the eighth inning. This triumph consolidates their aspirations to advance to the Final Series of the autumn-winter baseball tournament. The Cibao team, which now holds an 11-7 record, scored three decisive runs in the top of the eighth inning. Leody Taveras drove in the first run with a single to center field, bringing Steward Berroa to the plate. Subsequently, Geraldo Perdomo hit a single that produced two runs, extending the lead and sealing the game. 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 in his debut, allowing three hits and three runs in two-thirds of an inning. Matt Foster (2) secured the save, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout.Starting Pitcher Performances
For the Eagles, Jorge Tavárez left without a decision after pitching five innings, allowing three hits and one earned run, with one walk and four strikeouts. Grant Gavin, for the Lions, pitched two scoreless innings, allowing no hits, with one walk and three strikeouts.Offensive Standout Players
For the Eagles:
- Leody Taveras: 3-2, one run scored and one RBI
- Geraldo Perdomo: 4-1, two RBIs
- Aderlin Rodríguez: 3-1
For the Lions:
- Yamaico Navarro: 3-1
- Socrates Brito: 3-1, one RBI
- Alcides Escobar: 3-1
