SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – Las Águilas Cibaeñas achieved a crucial 10-6 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao this Saturday at the Julián Javier stadium, securing their first win in the Round Robin and extending the difficult start for the francomacorisanos. After a tie at five runs after nine innings, the Aguilas’ offense exploded in the tenth inning, connecting four hits, including two doubles, in addition to receiving three walks, against four pitchers used by the Giants.
Match Start
The Giants took the lead in the first inning. Johan Rojas reached base on an error by the left fielder and scored on a double by Francisco Mejía to right field. Carlos Franco added another run with a run-scoring single, making the score 2-0. In the second inning, Gustavo Núñez received a walk and scored on a double by Ismael Munguía, extending the lead to 3-0.Eagles’ Reaction
The Eagles responded in the fourth inning with a solo home run by Ezequiel Durán. After consecutive singles by Aderlín Rodríguez and Cristhian Adames, the Giants’ manager called Ofreidy Gómez from the bullpen. Alberto Rodríguez drove in a run with a force out and Elih Marrero hit a sacrifice fly to right field to tie the game 3-3, in a play that resulted in a double play.Career Exchange
In the seventh inning, Leody Taveras hit a two-run single against Reymin Guduan, driving in Elih Marrero and Steward Berroa, to give the Águilas a 5-3 lead.However, the Giants managed to tie the score and force extra innings.
