Gigantes Cibao Crush Toros: Demolishing Offense and Rise in LIDOM

Gigantes del Cibao Crush Toros del Este with Unleashed Offense

SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – Los Gigantes del Cibao demonstrated their offensive power by defeating the Toros del Este with a score of 14-6 this Sunday at the Julián Javier Stadium. This victory marks the team’s third consecutive win in the 2025-26 season of the Dominican Baseball League, dedicated to Juan Marichal and for the Banreservas Cup. The outstanding performance of Johan Rojas and Eddison Paulino was key to the Giants’ victory. The combination of both players produced a total of eight hits, six runs scored, and five RBIs, leading the team’s offense. The positive result raised the Giants’ record to 11-13, allowing them to move up to third place in the standings. They are now nine games behind the Águilas Cibaeñas, who lead the league with a 20-4 record.

Star Performances in Batting

Johan Rojas had an impressive night, batting 5-4, including a double, three runs scored, and two RBIs. Eddison Paulino also shined with a 5-4 performance, a home run, three runs scored, and three RBIs. Carlos Peguero hit a home run, the 49th of his career in the LIDOM, leaving him only one away from tying Ángel Peña and Winston “Chilote” Llenas in the historical home run ranking. Other players who stood out in the Giants’ offense were Leurys García (5-2, two runs scored), Marco Hernández (5-3, run scored, double and two walks) and Julio Carreras (4-1, run scored and RBI).

Los Toros del Este Respond

For the Toros del Este, who now have a record of 13-12, Félix Reyes hit a home run and drove in two runs (4-1), while Rafael Lantigua contributed a home run and two RBIs (2-2). Manuel Peña also contributed with an RBI (3-1).

Game Details

The losing pitcher for the Bulls was Aaron Brooks (1-2), while Aidan Anderson (1-0) took the win for the Giants, thanks to an effective relief appearance. The current league standings show the Águilas Cibaeñas at the top (20-4), followed by the Toros del Este (13-12), the Gigantes del Cibao (11-13), the Estrellas Orientales (12-16), the Leones del Escogido (11-15) and the Tigres del Licey (9-16).