In a meeting full of emotion and tension, the Estrellas Orientales showed their mettle by defeating the Gigantes del Cibao with a score of 4-3 in 12 innings. The game, played at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium, kept the fans on the edge of their seats.
The victory was defined in the bottom of the twelfth inning. With the bases loaded, Almonte, acting as a pinch hitter, received a walk against pitcher Routzahn, which allowed the Estrellas to secure a crucial victory in their quest for qualification.
This triumph raises the Stars’ record to 22-25, consolidating them in third place in the standings, tied with the Leones del Escogido.
The defeat fell on Yaqui Rivera, while the victory went to Oddy Núñez.
Blazing Pitching Duel
The game featured a standout pitching duel between the starting pitchers. Oscar de la Cruz, for the Estrellas, pitched five innings, allowing four hits and striking out six batters. Daniel Mengden, for the Gigantes, also worked five innings, allowing four hits and striking out five.For the Giants, Luis García Jr. went 2-for-5, Nomar Mazara went 2-for-4, and Melvin Mercedes hit 1-for-2 with a home run. For the Stars, Rodolfo Castro went 2-for-3, Vidal Bruján went 1-for-3, and Raimel Tapia went 1-for-5.
In the next game, the Leones del Escogido will visit the Gigantes del Cibao, the Toros del Este will face the Tigres del Licey, and the Águilas Cibaeñas will play against the Estrellas Orientales.
