Liberato leads the Toros del Este in victory over the Águilas Cibaeñas
Santiago.- Luis Liberato was the key figure in the offense, driving in four runs and leading the Toros del Este to a 7-6 victory over the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Cibao Stadium, during the Round Robin of the LIDOM championship.
With this triumph, the Toros del Este improved their record to 2-1 in the Round Robin, while the Águilas fell to 1-2.
Liberato had an outstanding performance, batting 2-for-5, including a two-run home run. His performance was fundamental in an offense that took advantage of the defensive errors of the Cibao team, in a game where four home runs were hit, two by each team.Decisions from the mound
Reliever Emailin Montilla earned the victory after pitching a perfect inning, while Jean Carlos Mejía achieved his first save, working a ninth inning with one hit and two strikeouts.
The loss went to Misael Tamárez (0-1), who allowed two runs in the sixth inning, which were decisive for the outcome of the game.Match Development
The Eagles took the lead in the first inning with a solo home run by Leody Taveras to right field against starting pitcher Jaime Barría.
The Toros responded in the second inning. A walk to Abdiel Mendoza and a double by Tres Barrera tied the score. Subsequently, Rafael Lantigua received a walk, Gilberto Celestino advanced the runners, and Luis Liberato drove in two runs with a single, making the game 3-1.
In the bottom of the second, Jonatan Clase hit a solo home run, bringing the Eagles closer 3-2.
The visiting team extended their lead in the third inning, capitalizing on defensive errors. Troy Johnston received a walk and Jeimer Candelario reached base on an error by first baseman Aderlyn Rodriguez. Although Johnston was out trying to steal, he scored on an error by the pitcher.
The Eagles reacted in the fourth inning. Rodriguez produced a run with a soft grounder and, after two outs, Jerar Encarnacion singled, driving in Ezequiel Duran, tying the game.
In the sixth inning, the Toros regained control. Lantigua led off with a double against Tamárez and scored on a single by Celestino. Then, Liberato hit his two-run home run to right field, crowning a three-run rally and putting the score at 7-5.
The Eagles scored once again in the bottom of the sixth with a run-scoring single by Cristhian Adames, which drove in Steward Berroa, but they failed to tie the game.Next commitment
This Tuesday the 30th, the Toros del Este will play at home, at the Francisco Micheli Stadium, once again receiving the Águilas Cibaeñas, in the continuation of the Round Robin.
