SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – The Cibao Giants’ offense demonstrated its power this Friday, securing a 7-3 victory over the Águilas Cibaeñas in the continuation of the 2025-26 autumn-winter tournament, dedicated to Juan Marichal and in dispute for the Banreservas Cup. Kelvin Gutiérrez led the attack with his batting, while Luis García Jr. and Leury García contributed important hits to secure the victory. With this victory, the Giants tie the Tigres del Licey in the standings, both with a record of 15-19. Despite the defeat, the Eagles maintain their dominance in the Copa del Cibao with a mark of 6-3.
Gutiérrez, key figure
Kelvin Gutiérrez shined in the game by hitting his 12th home run in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM). This solo home run, hit in the second inning against pitcher Jorge Tavarez, allowed him to tie Ty Wigginton and Henry Urrutia on the franchise’s historical home run list. Jorge Tavarez, pitcher for the Eagles, took the loss (2-1) after pitching 4.2 innings, allowing seven hits, three runs (two earned), six strikeouts and one home run. Steven Moya relieved him, pitching 2.1 innings with four hits, two runs, two walks and three strikeouts. Alberto Pacheco (1-1) took the victory, after an impeccable job in the fifth inning, retiring the three batters he faced, including a strikeout. For the Águilas, Steward Berroa connected a hit in four at-bats, Leody Taveras went 2-1 with a double, run scored and walk, Ezequiel Durán batted 2-3 with a double and two RBIs, and John García contributed a double from the bench. Regarding the Giants, Luis García Jr. went 1-for-4 with a run and a double, Deyvison De los Santos went 1-for-3 with a run, an RBI, and a walk, Hanser Alberto drove in two runs as a pinch hitter, and Gutiérrez finished 1-for-4 with a home run, a run, and an RBI.Next Matchday
The action continues this Saturday with the following matchups:- Águilas vs. Escogido – 4:00 p. m.
- Licey vs. Gigantes – 5:00 p. m.
- Estrellas vs. Toros – 7:30 p. m.
Positions
- Eagles: 25-9 (day 33 at the top)
- Bulls: 19-16
- Stars: 16-20
- Giants: 15-19
- Licey: 15-20
- Escogido: 14-21
