Cibao Eagles Still Flying High: Eighth Consecutive Victory
The Águilas Cibaeñas maintain their overwhelming pace in the championship, adding their eighth consecutive victory. The team achieved an exciting 8-7 victory over the Estrellas Orientales in the first game of a doubleheader held this Friday at the Cibao Stadium. This victory solidifies their position at the top of the table, demonstrating once again their strength and determination on the field. The team has shown an impressive ability to win close games, adding their fifth consecutive win by a single run. The hero of the night was Julio E. Rodríguez, who hit a crucial two-run single in the sixth inning, completing a decisive rally that sealed the final score and secured the Aguilas’ victory. With this victory, the Eagles improve their home record to 10-1, solidifying their home dominance.The Game: A Duel of Emotions
The game was a constant exchange of advantages, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats. The Eagles (18-3) once again demonstrated their ability to recover and secure the victory. The Stars, for their part, fell to a record of 10-15. Carlos Peña (1-1) earned the victory from the mound, while Jeurys Familia secured his third save, despite a complicated ninth inning. The Eagles’ defense also played a crucial role, with a standout play by Wilmer Difó in the infield to close out the game. The game began with the Eagles taking the lead early, but the Stars responded and took the lead. However, the Eagles’ offense demonstrated its power by coming back and securing the victory.How the match unfolded
The Eagles attacked early: Steward Berroa was hit by a pitch, stole second, and was brought home with a ground ball by J.C. Escarra. Later, a sacrifice fly by Jonatan Clase made it 2-0. The Estrellas responded in the second episode with bases loaded and a double by Raimel Tapia that cleared the bases, giving them a 3-2 lead. In the third, they extended it to 5-4 with a home run by Rodolfo Durán. The home team tied 5-5 thanks to a single by Ángel Genao, but the green team regained the lead 7-5 in the sixth, driven by consecutive hits from Eguy Rosario and José Tena.However, the Aguiluchos’ offense responded again. Alberto Rodríguez and Anthony García initiated the threat, and a sacrifice fly by Anthony Seigler brought the score closer. Then, a wild pitch allowed runners to advance before Rodríguez’s decisive hit that reversed the game 8-7.
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