Cibao Eagles defeat Toros del Este in a close match
La Romana – In an exciting match of the semifinal series of the LIDOM 2025-26 tournament, 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, along with effective relief pitching, was key to the Aguilucho triumph.
After allowing a run in the first episode, the Eagles’ pitching staff held firm, preventing the Bulls from scoring again. Adames drove in the team’s first run in the first inning, while Genao secured the definitive lead with a run-scoring single in the seventh.
Jeurys Familia closed out the game, earning his first save of the Round Robin despite facing a bases-loaded, two-out situation.
With this victory, the Eagles improved their record to 6-5, remaining one game behind the Toros (7-4) and two behind the Leones del Escogido (8-3).
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 walk to Steward Berroa, a hit-and-run by Geraldo Perdomo, and a run-scoring single by Cristhian Adames. The Bulls responded immediately, tying the game with a single by Rudy Martin Jr. and a run-producing hit by Manuel Peña.
In the sixth inning, the Eagles regained the lead. Leody Taveras drew a walk, stole second, and advanced to third, later scoring on a wild pitch.
The run that secured the victory came in the seventh, when Ángel Genao connected a run-scoring single that brought Jerar Encarnación to the plate.Dominant Pitching
Starting pitcher Luis Felipe Castillo worked two innings allowing one run. The relief was key, with Deury Carrasco, Jean Carlos Henríquez, Yunior Marte, Roddery Muñoz, Junior Fernández, Richard Rodríguez and Jeurys Familia keeping the Toros at bay.
For the Toros, Enny Romero pitched five solid innings, but did not get a decision. Hiraldo and Miguel Castro allowed one run each in relief.On the Offensive
For the Eagles, Adames and Genao drove in a run each, Geraldo Perdomo went 2-for-4 and Aderlín Rodríguez hit a double.
For the Bulls, Manuel Peña produced the only run, while Rudy Martin Jr. went 2-for-3.Next Match
The Águilas Cibaeñas will face the Leones del Escogido this Saturday at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, starting at 4:00 p.m.
