Cibao Eagles defeat the Toros del Este in a close match
La Romana – In a vibrant semifinal series matchup, the Águilas Cibaeñas achieved an important 3-1 victory over the Toros del Este at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium. The timely offense of Cristhian Adames and Ángel Genao, combined with a solid performance from the mound, was key to the Aguilucho triumph.
After allowing a run in the first inning, the Eagles’ pitching staff held firm, preventing the Bulls from scoring again. Adames drove in the team’s first run in the initial inning, while Genao secured the definitive lead with a run-scoring single in the seventh inning.
Jeurys Familia took care of closing the game, achieving his first save of the Round Robin despite facing a bases-loaded situation with two outs.
With this victory, the Eagles improve their record to 6-5, getting closer to the Bulls, who now have a 7-4 record, and reducing the distance with the Leones del Escogido, leaders with 8-3, in the fight for a place in the Final Series.
Roddery Muñoz obtained the victory (1-0) after pitching a scoreless inning, while Yaramil Hiraldo took the loss (1-1).
Game Development
The Eagles took the lead in the first inning thanks to a run-scoring single by Cristhian Adames. The Bulls responded immediately, tying the game with a run batted in by Manuel Peña.
In the sixth inning, the Eagles regained the lead, scoring thanks to a wild pitch. The run that secured the victory came in the seventh, with a single by Ángel Genao.
Domain on the Heap
The opener Luis Felipe Castillo worked two innings allowing one run. The Aguilas’ bullpen, composed of Deury Carrasco, Jean Carlos Henríquez, Yunior Marte, Roddery Muñoz, Junior Fernández, Richard Rodríguez and Jeurys Familia, kept the Toros’ offense at bay.
Enny Romero, for the Toros, pitched five solid innings, but did not get a decision in the game.
Featured Offensive
Cristhian Adames and Ángel Genao drove in one run each for the Águilas. Geraldo Perdomo connected two hits, and Aderlín Rodríguez contributed a double.
For the Toros, Manuel Peña drove in the only run, and Rudy Martin Jr. had two hits.
Next meeting
The Águilas Cibaeñas will face the Leones del Escogido this Saturday at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium starting at 4:00 p.m.
