Gigantes del Cibao Defeat Águilas Cibaeñas with Solid Pitching
SAN FRANCISCO DE MACORÍS – Los Gigantes del Cibao achieved an important victory by defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas 2-0 this Saturday at the Julián Javier Stadium, within the framework of the autumn-winter baseball tournament dedicated to Juan Marichal and in option for the Banreservas Cup. This shutout represents a milestone for the Giants, being the first of the season and the seventh of the championship. Furthermore, it marks the first time since December 22, 2024 that the Eagles have been held scoreless playing in San Francisco de Macorís. With this triumph, the Giants reach their tenth victory, consolidating themselves as the only team that has managed to beat the Eagles twice, who still lead the particular series with a score of 5-2.Key Batting and Dominance on the Mound
The Giants’ offense made itself felt early on. Deyvison De los Santos opened the scoring in the fourth inning with a home run that flew over center field. Later, in the seventh inning, Leury García drove in a run with a single, bringing Marco Hernández to the plate and establishing the final 2-0 score. The Giants’ pitching was fundamental in securing the victory. Daniel Mengden led the pitching effort, facing 18 batters in 4.2 innings, allowing only two hits, one walk, and striking out three. Reymin Guduan earned the win with an important out in the sixth inning, and Anderson Pilar closed the game with authority, achieving two strikeouts and allowing one hit in the ninth inning. For the Eagles, Charlie Barnes took the loss, despite his outstanding performance of five innings, where he allowed two hits, one run, one walk and one home run, with five strikeouts.Highlights in the Offensive
For the Eagles:
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- Alberto Rodríguez: 4-2
- Ángel Genao: 4-1, double
- Albert Fabián: 3-1
For the Giants:
- Leury García: 3-2, 1 RBI, 1 walk
- Johan Rojas: 4-1, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Marco Hernández: 1-1, 1 run, 1 double
- Jordan Díaz: 4-1
- Deyvison De los Santos: 4-1, 1 run, HR (1), 1 RBI
