Toros del Este dominate 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, in a game corresponding to the Round Robin of the 2025-2026 Dominican Baseball League tournament. The Bulls’ offense, led by Eloy Jiménez, and a solid performance from the mound were key to the victory.Jiménez drives the bullfighting offensive
Eloy Jiménez stood out by hitting 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.Tauruses’ Pitching Prevails
Starting pitcher Jaime Barria had a notable performance of 4.2 innings, allowing one run, three hits, two walks, and striking out five batters. The Toros’ bullpen was crucial in limiting the Giants’ offense, who went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base. The Taurino pitching staff totaled 12 strikeouts. Yaramil Hiraldo (1-0) took the victory, pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Joe Corbett earned the save (2), while Daniel Mengden (0-1) took the loss.Game Development
The Bulls took the lead in the first inning, thanks to a double by Gilberto Celestino and another by Eloy Jiménez. The Giants tied it in the bottom of the first with a fielder’s choice by Francisco Mejía. In the third inning, Jiménez was hit with the bases loaded, forcing the go-ahead run. The Bulls’ third run came in the sixth inning, when Jeimer Candelario scored after a groundout 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, 1-for-4, with a double, one RBI and two runs scored; Francisco Urbáez, 1-for-3 with a walk, and Jeimer Candelario received two walks and scored a run.
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