Cibao Eagles Demonstrate Their Dominance with a Convincing Victory over Toros del Este
SANTIAGO, RD. – Las Águilas Cibaeñas reaffirmed their leadership position in the league by defeating the Toros del Este with a score of 13 runs to 6, thanks to an implacable offense that accumulated 15 hits and concretized three decisive rallies during Tuesday’s game at the Cibao Stadium. With this victory, the Eagles consolidate their impressive record, now at 16-3, extending their lead to six and a half games over the Bulls, who currently show a record of 10-10, remaining at .500.Rodriguez and Escarra Lead the Eagles’ Offensive Attack
The Cibao team had outstanding performances by Alberto Rodríguez and J.C. Escarra, who drove in three runs each. Leody Taveras, Ezequiel Durán, and Ángel Genao also contributed with two RBIs each. Rodríguez was crucial in the five-run rally of the third inning, connecting a three-run homer against the starting pitcher of the Toros, Aaron Brooks, which changed the course of the game and put the score 5-3 in favor of the Águilas.The Bulls Initially Took the Lead
The Toros del Este took the lead early in the game, scoring three runs in the first inning, driven in part by a single from Sandber Pimentel that produced two runs. However, effective pitching and defensive errors opened the doors to the Águilas’ attack.The Eagles Respond to Every Threat
After the Bulls closed to 6-5 in the sixth inning, the Eagles immediately responded with a run in the bottom half and then a decisive four-run rally in the seventh, sealing the final result. In that seventh episode, Duran drove in two runs with a single, while Escarra hit a triple to right field that drove in another run, setting the final score of 13-6.Performances at the Montículo
Winner: Pedro Payano (1-0)Loser: Aaron Brooks
The Eagles’ pitching staff withstood the visiting team’s threats, while the Toros’ bullpen failed to stop the yellow team’s offense.Featured Statistics
Águilas Cibaeñas (16-3)- 15 hits
- Rallies in 3rd, 6th and 7th
- Rodriguez and Escarra: 3 RBIs each
- Duran, Genao and Taveras: 2 RBIs apiece
- 12 hits
- Pimentel: 2 RBIs
- Gilberto Celestino: produced in the seventh
- Bryan De La Cruz scored and negotiated a key walk
