Águilas Cibaeñas Tie with Toros del Este in a Game Marked by Protest
The Águilas Cibaeñas defeated the Toros del Este 6-2 in an exciting match that culminated in a tie for second place in the semifinal Round Robin of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). However, the game was under protest due to an alleged violation of the regulations.
The five-run rally in the seventh inning was key to the Aguilas’ victory, tying the positions in the standings. Both teams now share a 10-7 record, forcing the classification for the final series to be defined on the decisive day.Protest Against Alleged Regulation Infringement
The protest was filed by the leader of the Toros, Víctor Estévez, who alleged that the Águilas included nine imported players in the roster, exceeding the limit of eight established in article 30 of the LIDOM regulations. The league has informed that it will issue a decision on the claim before the Round Robin ends.Match Summary
On the field, the Eagles overcame a 0-2 deficit in the seventh inning. Leody Taveras and Geraldo Perdomo drove in runs with singles, while other runs came via bases on balls with the bases loaded and an error by catcher Onix Vega.
Jerar Encarnación scored the first run of the inning after a walk to Andretty Cordero with the bases loaded. Taveras and Perdomo added runs with hits and Elih Marrero took advantage of a defensive error. Although Ezequiel Durán hit into a double play, Taveras scored the run that turned the score around. Perdomo completed the scoring with another walk with the bases loaded.
Cuban opener Odrisamer Despaigne had an outstanding performance from the mound, pitching five innings, allowing two hits and two runs, with three walks and four strikeouts.
The Toros’ runs came in the fourth inning, when Onix Vega hit a single that drove in two runs.
The last day of the Round Robin will be crucial. The Toros del Este will face the Gigantes del Cibao, while the Águilas Cibaeñas will play against the Leones del Escogido, awaiting the official decision of the LIDOM regarding the protest filed.
