Gigantes del Cibao extend their streak: They beat Estrellas in 10 innings (8-7)

SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS – Los Gigantes del Cibao extended their winning streak to four consecutive games, after defeating the Estrellas Orientales with a score of 8-7 in a vibrant encounter that extended to ten innings at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium last Sunday. An uncontrolled pitch by Patrick Weigel allowed Luis García Jr. to score the decisive run in the tenth inning, sealing a game full of emotions, timely hits, and unexpected twists. With this victory, the Giants consolidate their position with a record of 17-19, securing third place in the standings. For their part, the Estrellas Orientales are in fifth place with a record of 16-22.

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Early Attack and Constant Reaction Stars Tie, But Fail to Score Tenth Episode: Decisive Uncontrol Mound Performance Featured Players of the Match

Early Attack and Constant Reaction

The Giants relied on the power of Deyvison de los Santos, who hit a two-run home run, and Nomar Mazara, with a solo home run, keeping the team’s offense active during the game. The Estrellas took the lead with a score of 2-0 in the first inning, extending their advantage with a home run by Mazara in the third. However, the Gigantes responded with De los Santos’ two-run homer, closing the score to 6-3. A three-run rally in the sixth inning allowed the Giants to tie the game 6-6. Later, a single by Carlos Peguero, as a pinch hitter, drove in the run that put the Giants ahead 7-6 in the seventh.

Stars Tie, But Fail to Score

The Stars came back in the eighth inning. A sacrifice fly by Miguel Sanó brought the tying run 7-7, but they failed to score the winning run despite having a runner on third base with one out.

Tenth Episode: Decisive Uncontrol

In extra innings, Luis García Jr. started on second base as the automatic runner. After an out, a wild pitch by Weigel moved him to third, and another passed ball allowed the run that decided the game. Down below, Reymin Guduán took the ball with Robinson Canó as a ghost runner. A line drive by Josh Lester to center ended in a double play after review, and then Jorge Mateo was grounded out by the third baseman to end the game.