Águilas Cibaeñas defeat Gigantes del Cibao in an exciting match
SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – The Águilas Cibaeñas achieved a crucial 10-6 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao this Saturday at the Julián Javier stadium. An explosive five-run rally in the tenth inning defined the match, marking the Águilas’ first triumph in the Round Robin and extending the Gigantes’ difficult start.
After tying the score at five runs after nine innings, the Aguilas offense demonstrated its power in the extra inning, connecting four hits, including two doubles, and taking advantage of three walks against four Giants pitchers.Giants’ Initial Domain
The Giants took the lead from the first inning. Johan Rojas reached base on an error and scored on a double by Francisco Mejía. Carlos Franco added another run with an RBI single, establishing a score of 2-0. In the second inning, Gustavo Núñez scored on a double by Ismael Munguía, extending the lead to 3-0.Eagles’ Reaction
The Eagles responded in the fourth inning with a home run by Ezequiel Durán. After consecutive singles by Aderlín Rodríguez and Cristhian Adames, Alberto Rodríguez drove in a run with a groundout, and Elih Marrero tied the game with a sacrifice fly, culminating in a double play.Trading blows
In the seventh episode, Leody Taveras connected a two-run single, giving the Eagles a 5-3 lead. However, the Giants managed to tie the score, taking the game to extra innings.The Decisive Entry
With Ezequiel Durán on second base in the tenth inning, Cristhian Adames hit a double to break the 6-5 tie. Jerar Encarnación added another run with a single, and Bladimir Restituyo drove in one more with a hit. Elih Marrero hit a two-run double, and a walk with the bases loaded to Ezequiel Durán closed the five-run rally.Featured Performances
Leody Taveras went 1-4, with two RBIs. Ezequiel Durán went 2-4, with two runs scored and two RBIs. Elih Marrero went 2-4, with two runs scored and two RBIs.
Francisco Mejía went 2-for-4, with a run scored and two RBIs, while Johan Rojas scored two runs.
With this result, the Eagles achieve their first victory in the All against All, while the Giants continue without knowing victory in the semifinal phase of the tournament.
