Gigantes del Cibao climb to fourth place after defeating Tigres del Licey

Gigantes del Cibao Climbing Positions After Defeating Tigres del Licey

SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – Los Gigantes del Cibao achieved an important victory over the Tigres del Licey with a score of 4-3, driven by an outstanding offensive performance by Johan Rojas, who drove in two key runs. This triumph allows them to move up to fourth place in the standings of the 2025-26 tournament of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), dedicated to Juan Marichal for the Banreservas Cup.

Before this encounter, the Giants occupied the fifth position. Now, with a record of 13-17, they have relegated the Tigres del Licey to the last place in the table, with a record of 13-18. This defeat represents the second consecutive for the Tigres, who had previously accumulated four consecutive victories.

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Gigantes del Cibao Climbing Positions After Defeating Tigres del Licey Offensive Domain and Control on the Mound Tigers’ Late Reaction Upcoming Giants Encounters Standings Table

Offensive Domain and Control on the Mound

The Giants took the lead in the third inning with a run driven in by Deyvison de los Santos. In the fourth inning, a bases-loaded walk issued by Anderson Severino to Melvin Mercedes and a sacrifice fly by Johan Rojas extended the lead to 3-0. The Tigres attempted to respond in the fifth inning, with Mel Rojas Jr. scoring after a walk by Hansel Robles, bringing the score to 3-1. However, Rojas stood out again for the Gigantes, producing the team’s fourth run with a groundout for a force out.

Tigers’ Late Reaction

The Tigers tried to react in the seventh inning, when a single by Domingo Leyba drove in Luis Campusano, bringing the score to 4-2. Despite their efforts, the Tigers only managed to score one more run in the ninth, falling short in their attempt to tie the game. The Giants’ pitching staff combined efforts to limit Licey’s offense, securing the victory.