Cibao Eagles Remain Unstoppable: Defeat Leones del Escogido
The Águilas Cibaeñas consolidated their dominance in the season by defeating the Leones del Escogido with a score of 4-1 this Thursday at the Cibao Stadium. With this victory, the team reaches 25 wins, marking the halfway point of the regular season.
The team led by Pipe Urueta continues to lead the table with a 25-8 record, highlighting a 13-3 home performance and a 12-5 away performance. In addition, they dominate the particular series against the Leones 3-1.
The Eagles’ offense connected with eight hits, all singles, but they managed to capitalize on their opportunities to secure the victory with four runs.Domain on the Montículo and Effective Handover
Brady Feigl (1-0) earned the victory, while Darío Agrazal (0-1) took the loss. Burch Smith (2) secured the save.
Huáscar Ynoa started on the mound for the Águilas, pitching 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit, one walk, and striking out three batters. The relief was completed by Jhordany Mézquita, Jean Carlos Henríquez, Feigl, Richard Rodríguez, and Smith, who maintained control of the game.
For the Leones, Agrazal worked 2.0 innings, allowing one run and five hits, with no walks and one strikeout. He was followed in relief by Luis Santos, Henry Sosa, Iván Armstrong, Robinson Martínez, Fernando Abad, and Stephen Nogosek.Featured Eagle Offensive
Leody Taveras and Jerar Encarnación led the Águilas’ attack with two singles each. Ezequiel Durán, Aderlin Rodríguez, Elih Marrero, Alberto Rodríguez, and Alfredo Reyes also contributed with hits.
For the Leones, Chadwick Tromp hit a double and a single, while José Marmolejos, Eguy Rosario, Franchy Cordero, Alexander Canario, and Junior Lake each contributed a hit.How the Runs Scored
First inning: The Eagles scored the first run with consecutive singles by Taveras, Durán and Aderlin Rodríguez, the latter driving in the run.
Third inning: With a walk to Duran, a stolen base by Rodriguez, and a fly ball by Rodriguez, the home team added two more runs. Jerar Encarnacion drove in one with a single and the other came in on a wild pitch by Henry Sosa.
Fifth inning (LEO): The visitors scored their only run with a single by Marmolejos, a fielder’s choice, and a double by Chadwick Tromp.
Eighth inning: The Eagles scored the fourth run when Steward Berroa was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, allowing Jerar Encarnación to score.
