Gigantes del Cibao defeat Tigres del Licey and climb positions
SANTO DOMINGO – The Gigantes del Cibao defeated the Tigres del Licey 4-2 this Friday at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, breaking the tie that both teams maintained in the standings of the autumn-winter tournament.
Luis García was key in the offensive, driving in two runs, while Samad Taylor touched home plate three times, contributing significantly to the Giants’ victory.
With this result, the Giants advance to a 16-19 record, consolidating in fourth place in the standings. For their part, the Licey descends to fifth place with a record of 15-20.
The Giants’ pitching was fundamental, limiting the Tigers’ offense to only three hits during the game.The game
The Giants took the lead from the start of the game. In the first inning, a single by Samad Taylor and an error by pitcher Adonis Medina allowed Luis García to drive in the first run with a sacrifice fly.
In the third inning, another sacrifice fly, this time by Leury García, combined with a defensive error, extended the lead to 2-0, with Taylor scoring again.
The Tigers reacted in the seventh inning. A double by Francisco Mejía and a single by Cal Stevenson reduced the difference to 2-1. A sacrifice fly by Armando Álvarez tied the score 2-2.
However, the Giants responded immediately in the bottom of the seventh. Luis García connected on a single, and a sacrifice fly from Deyvison De Los Santos set the final score at 4-2.Domain on the heap
The Giants’ pitching staff controlled the game, limiting Licey to just three hits and frustrating any comeback attempts by the Tigers.Upcoming commitments
The teams will face each other again this weekend in a crucial day for the classification…
