Cibao Eagles defeat Escogido Lions in a vibrant match
In a night full of emotions at the Cibao Stadium, the Águilas Cibaeñas achieved an important victory over the Leones del Escogido with a score of 2-1, in a game corresponding to the Round Robin.
Óscar De la Cruz’s performance from the mound and Leody Taveras’ decisive home run were key to the Aguilas’ victory.
This result brings the Eagles, who now have a 5-5 record, closer to the top of the Round Robin, where the Lions lead with 7-3.
For the Eagles, this is their second home win (2-4), while as visitors they exhibit a solid 3-1 record.Óscar De la Cruz took the victory (2-0), showing great dominance during six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and striking out four batters. Burch Smith achieved save number three.
For the Leones, José Urquidy took the loss (0-2).
In terms of offense, Leody Taveras stood out with a home run for the Eagles, while Jerar Encarnación hit two singles.
By the Escogido, Raimel Tapia led the attack with a home run and a single.The game development
The Eagles took the lead in the fourth inning, thanks to Leody Taveras’ home run and a hit by Cristhian Adames.
The Lions scored in the eighth inning with a home run by Raimel Tapia, but they failed to tie the score.
