SANTO DOMINGO – The Águilas Cibaeñas maintain their dominant pace in the 2025-26 season of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), after defeating the Tigres del Licey 4-2 this Wednesday in an exciting game at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium. The key hit of the game was a run-scoring single by Jerar Encarnación, which broke the tie in the third inning, sealing the victory for the Eagles. With this triumph, the Eagles consolidate their impressive 24-8 record, reducing their magic number to eight to secure their Round Robin qualification. In addition, they achieved their sixth victory in the particular series against the Tigers (6-3). For their part, the Tigres del Licey now have a record of 14-19, tied with the Leones del Escogido in fourth place in the tournament.
How the Races Were Scored
The Tigres took the lead in the second inning, scoring two runs. David Hensley drove in Mel Rojas Jr. with a triple, and then Hensley scored thanks to a sacrifice fly by Hayden Senger, putting the score at 2-0. The Eagles’ response was immediate in the third inning. Aderlin Rodríguez hit a two-run single, tying the game 2-2. With two outs, Jerar Encarnación hit a single to left field, driving in Ezequiel Durán and giving the Eagles the lead (3-2). In the sixth inning, Leody Taveras drove in Alfredo Reyes, after a reviewed bunt play, establishing the final score of 4-2.Performance on the Mound
Panamanian pitcher Abdiel Mendoza (2-1) had an outstanding performance, pitching 5.0 innings with only 3 hits allowed, 2 runs, 1 walk and 5 strikeouts. With this victory, Mendoza adds five wins in the LIDOM, tying Wes Scott for third place historically among Panamanian pitchers in the circuit. Burch Smith earned his first save of the season by retiring the ninth inning with authority. For the Tigers, Shaun Anderson (1-1) took the loss, allowing three runs in 2.2 innings.Featured Players
Cibao Eagles
- Wilmer Difó: 4-3
- Leody Taveras: 4-2, 1 RBI
- Aderlin Rodríguez: 4-1, 2 RBIs
- Jerar Encarnación: 5-1, 1 RBI
- Steward Berroa: Scored one and drew 3 walks
Licey Tigers
- David Hensley: 3-2, double, triple, 1 RBI
- Mel Rojas Jr.: 3-1, double and scored
- Cal Stevenson: 4-2
Standings Table (Updated December 4th)
- Águilas Cibaeñas: 24-8
- Toros del Este: 18-15 (a 6.5)
- Estrellas Orientales: 16-19 (a 9.5)
- Leones del Escogido: 14-19 (a 10.5)
- Tigres del Licey: 14-19 (a 10.5)
- Gigantes del Cibao: 13-19 (a 11)
Upcoming Games – Thursday, December 4th
- Gigantes del Cibao vs Toros del Este – 7:30 PM, La Romana
- Leones del Escogido vs Águilas Cibaeñas – 7:30 PM, Santiago
