Licey exhibe ADN ganador: Blanquea a Gigantes, Abreu brilla y Mauricio regresa

Santo Domingo. The Tigres del Licey achieved a resounding victory over the Gigantes del Cibao, a triumph that manager Gilbert Gómez attributed to the strength, resilience, and the “competitive DNA” of the blue team.

Es un partido muy cerrado, pero la capacidad del equipo de aguantar el golpe, haciendo lo que tiene que hacer, realmente fue un trabajazo. Eso dice mucho del ADN que tiene este equipo.

Gilbert Gómez, Dirigente de los Tigres del Licey

Gómez highlighted the teamwork and, especially, the performance of the pitching staff to control critical situations.

Albert Abreu is in a great moment

The leader praised the performance of Albert Abreu, who has shown a notable improvement in his recent performances. Gómez explained that 25% of his pitches were “unusual”, resulting in a 44% whiff rate by opposing batters. The pitching coach, Casadiego, has worked with Abreu to enhance his skills, and the pitcher is currently at an excellent level with his fastball, changeup, and curveball. Abreu comes from an outstanding performance with 10 strikeouts against the Toros del Este.

JC Mejía and his availability

Regarding reliever JC Mejía, who pitched on consecutive days, Gómez reported that they will evaluate his availability for the next game.

There is a high possibility that it doesn’t have the label, but we’ll see if it needs to rest for a day and then we’ll resume.

Gilbert Gómez, Leader of the Tigres del Licey

Ronny Mauricio is back

Gómez confirmed Ronny Mauricio’s return to the lineup for the next game, as part of his “return to play” process.

Ronny comes from practically doing nothing and is going through his progression. He is definitely playing tomorrow.

Gilbert Gómez, Leader of the Tigres del Licey

Key Player Status

Jonathan Aro, aunque no ha lanzado desde el 21 de noviembre, se encuentra en perfectas condiciones físicas. Su participación dependerá de las oportunidades que se presenten.

Ramón Hernández continues rehabilitation due to discomfort in his right leg, but he is included in the 50-player roster. He is expected to be available in the next three games, without rushing his return. Regarding Carl Stevenson, the analysis of his situation continues and his return to the team is not yet defined.

Key defense in the victory

The leader highlighted the defensive plays that were crucial in maintaining the shutout.

Today Hensley made a tremendous play getting us out of an inning that seemed to be getting complicated, Adames with an important play and several double plays by the infield.

Gilbert Gómez, Manager of the Tigres del Licey

Despite a mistake by Michael, Gómez fully trusts in his defensive ability.

Brooks Halls in preparation

Finally, Gómez confirmed that Brooks Halls is still training with the intention of being included in the imported roster.

He is here to get ready. We want to integrate him when he is in optimal condition.

Gilbert Gómez, Leader of the Tigres del Licey

The Tigers, who have climbed to third place in the tournament, will seek to maintain their good momentum on the road, backed by solid pitching, an efficient defense, and the return of key players.