SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – Los Gigantes del Cibao achieved a resounding victory this Friday by defeating the Toros del Este with a score of 12-3, in a match corresponding to the 2025-26 autumn-winter baseball tournament, dedicated to Juan Marichal and in option for the Banreservas Cup. The Giants’ triumph ended a streak of three consecutive losses, setting their record at 12-16. On the other hand, the Toros del Este suffered their second consecutive loss.
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Fulminating Offensive Attack
The Giants’ offense ignited in the second inning, where they scored seven runs. In this episode, ten batters faced the Toros’ pitching, connecting five hits, including a home run and a triple, in addition to three singles and two walks that destabilized the opposing pitchers. Samad Taylor and Frank Rodríguez stood out with home runs, contributing significantly to the Giants’ wide lead.Tension on the Ground
The match was marked by tension, with three incidents between players from both teams, adding drama to the encounter at the Julián Javier Stadium.Performances from the Montículo
The comfortable lead allowed both teams to use position players as pitchers. Ronald Guzmán, of the Toros, pitched in the ninth inning, retiring the three batters he faced, including a strikeout. This was his third appearance as a pitcher in the LIDOM, after having done so with Cardenales de Lara in the LVBP 2024-25. Melvin Mercedes, from the Giants, debuted as a pitcher in the LIDOM, striking out the only batter he faced. Daniel Medgen, Giants’ opener, worked 4.2 innings, allowing five hits, three earned runs, one walk, one home run, and three strikeouts. Antonio Santos (1-0) earned the win after pitching 2.0 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two.For the Bulls, Aaron Brooks (1-3) could only complete 1.2 innings, allowing five hits, four earned runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Featured Offensive
Toros del Este:
- Gilberto Celestino: 4-1
- Manuel Peña: 3-1, HR, scored, RBI, BB
- Félix Reyes: 4-2, scored, triple
- Yairo Muñoz: 3-1, scored, double
- Jeimer Candelario: 4-1, two RBIs
Gigantes del Cibao:
- Melvin Mercedes: 4-2, two runs, double, BB
- Johan Rojas: 3-2, three runs, one RBI
- Marco Hernández: 4-2, two runs, two RBIs, BB
- Nomar Mazara: 2-2, run, double, two RBIs, two BB
- Samad Taylor: 5-1, HR, three RBIs, run
- Frank Rodríguez: 4-1, HR, run, RBI
- José Torres: 3-1, triple, run, BB
Upcoming Saturday Matches
- Estrellas Orientales vs Leones del Escogido, 4:00 p.m.
- Tigres del Licey vs Águilas Cibaeñas, 6:00 p.m.
- Gigantes del Cibao vs Toros del Este, 7:30 p.m.
