Chosen defeats the Eagles in an exciting match
In a vibrant game of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League, the Leones del Escogido defeated the Águilas Cibaeñas with a score of 8-5 in the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader, held at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal stadium.
An explosive four-run rally in the seventh inning proved crucial for the Lions to break the tie and secure the victory.
With this triumph, the Lions improve their record to 20-25, staying in the fight for a spot in the Round Robin. For their part, the Eagles, despite the defeat, continue to lead the tournament with a record of 30-14.The Seventh Episode: The Key to Scarlet Triumph
The Lions’ decisive attack came against Jean Henríquez’s pitches. Sócrates Brito started the offense with a single, followed by a hit by pitch to Elier Hernández. A sacrifice bunt by Yamaico Navarro advanced both runners, who then scored thanks to a double by José Marmolejos.
An uncontrolled pitch allowed Marmolejos to advance to third base. During Pedro Severino’s turn, a close pitch sparked a brawl, resulting in the ejections of the Lions’ catcher and pitcher Henríquez.
Carlos Espinal entered the relief, but was greeted with a triple by Jimmy Paredes, who drove in Marmolejos. Luis de los Santos hit a single to drive in the fourth run of the inning.Robinson Martinez took the victory, pitching an inning in which he allowed one run and one hit. Jean Henriquez took the loss. Stephen Nogosek had an outstanding performance, with two innings of five strikeouts, one run, and two hits.Offensive in action
José Marmolejos shined for the Leones with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. Jimmy Paredes hit a triple and drove in a run. Sócrates Brito contributed with two hits and an RBI, while Jonathan Guzmán also stood out with two hits and a stolen base.
For the Eagles, Robert Moore hit a home run and drove in three runs, while Steward Berroa contributed with two hits and two stolen bases.Game Development
In the third inning, Jonathan Guzmán drove in the first run of the game. The Eagles responded in the fourth with two runs, including a home run by Moore. The game was tied in the fifth. In the sixth, the Escogido took the lead, but the Eagles tied it again in the seventh.
Both teams will face each other again this Wednesday at the Cibao stadium, in Santiago de los Caballeros, starting at 7:30 pm.
