Toros del Este defeat Gigantes del Cibao in an exciting match
SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – The Toros del Este defeated the Gigantes del Cibao 3-1 this Saturday at the Julián Javier Stadium, thus continuing their participation in the Round Robin of the 2025-2026 Dominican Baseball League tournament.
The Bulls’ offense was led by Eloy Jiménez, who had an outstanding performance and effective work from the mound, sealing the victory.
Jiménez hit a two-run double, extending his streak to three consecutive games driving in runs and adding hits in five of the six games played in this semifinal phase.
Starting pitcher Jaime Barria had a solid performance of 4.2 innings, allowing one run, three hits, two walks and striking out five batters, however, he left without a decision.
The Toros’ bullpen was key in limiting the Giants’ offense, who batted 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 men on base. The Toros’ pitching staff accumulated 12 strikeouts.
The victory went to Yaramil Hiraldo (1-0), who pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Joe Corbett earned the save (2), while Daniel Mengden (0-1) took the loss.
With this triumph, the Toros place their record at 4-2, solidifying themselves in second place in the Todos Contra Todos, while the Gigantes descend to 0-6.Meeting Notes
The Toros took the lead in the first inning, when Gilberto Celestino hit a double to left field and scored thanks to another double by Eloy Jiménez to center field.
The Giants tied the score in the bottom of the first inning with a fielder’s choice by Francisco Mejía, allowing Gustavo Núñez to score.
In the third inning, with the bases loaded, Jimenez was hit by a pitch that forced the go-ahead run. The Toros’ third run came in the sixth inning, when Jeimer Candelario scored after a ground ball to first base by Gilberto Celestino, extending the lead to 3-1.Featured Players
For the Toros, Eloy Jiménez went 1-for-4, with a double and two RBIs. Gilberto Celestino went 1-for-4, with a double, one RBI, and two runs scored. Francisco Urbáez went 1-for-3 with a walk, and Jeimer Candelario received two walks and scored a run.
For the Giants, Francisco Mejía hit a double and drove in a run, while Gustavo Núñez went 2-for-3, with two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base.Next meeting
The Toros del Este will once again host the Gigantes del Cibao this Sunday, January 4th, at 5:00 p.m., at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium in La Romana.
