Gigantes del Cibao Defeat Leones del Escogido with Grand Slam
In a vibrant day of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), the Gigantes del Cibao defeated the Leones del Escogido with a score of 13-9. The match, held this Sunday, was dedicated to Cooperstown’s immortal Juan Marichal and featured the Banreservas Cup at stake. The climax of the game came in the sixth inning, when Julio Carreras hit an impressive grand slam that drove in six runs, solidifying the victory for the Giants. With this triumph, the Giants add their second consecutive victory, placing themselves in third place in the standings with a record of 22-26. The team is positioned behind the Águilas Cibaeñas (32-16) and the Toros del Este (26-22), both already classified. Carreras’ grand slam, the eighth with the bases loaded this season, was a hit that traveled approximately 398 feet to left field, off a pitch from reliever Henry Sosa. In the mound, Steven Moyer, Giants’ opener, worked for 3.2 innings, allowing six hits and two earned runs. Tayron Guerrero got the win, while Diógenes Almengó took the loss. For the Leones, Ángel Sánchez was the starting pitcher, with two runs allowed in two innings. The particular series between both teams favored the Leones del Escogido with a score of 6-4, extending their historical dominance over the Gigantes to 165-136.Game Highlights
Gigantes del Cibao:
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- Luis García Jr.: 5-2, one run scored and one RBI
- Deyvison De los Santos: 4-2, two runs scored, two doubles, two RBIs and one walk
- Marco Hernández: 4-1, two runs scored and a walk
- Nick Torres: 3-1, double, one RBI, two runs scored and a walk
- Carlos Jorge: 5-2, home run and three RBIs
Leones del Escogido:
- Junior Lake: 5-3, one run
- Erik González: 5-2, one run
- Sócrates Brito: 4-3, three runs and one RBI
- Yamaico Navarro: 3-2, double, home run, three RBIs, three runs and two walks
- José Marmolejos: double RBI
Classification Overview
Following Sunday’s results, the Águilas Cibaeñas and the Toros del Este secured their place in the next phase. Gigantes del Cibao (22-26), Estrellas Orientales (22-27), and Leones del Escogido (22-27) remain in the fight for the last spot, while the Tigres del Licey (21-27) are two games away.Upcoming Meetings
- Águilas Cibaeñas vs. Toros del Este, in La Romana (5:00 p.m.)
- Tigres del Licey vs. Gigantes del Cibao, in San Francisco de Macorís (7:00 p.m.)
- Estrellas Orientales vs. Leones del Escogido, in Santo Domingo (7:15 p.m.)
