LIDOM: Four Teams Fight for Final Round Robin Tickets

Santo Domingo. The regular season of the 2025-26 Dominican Professional Baseball League championship is in its crucial stage, with four teams fiercely competing for the last two spots available for the Round Robin. With the calendar shortening, each game becomes a vital battle. The Águilas Cibaeñas (30-15) and the Toros del Este (25-20) have already secured their place, so attention is focused on the dispute for third and fourth place. The Leones del Escogido and the Estrellas Orientales share third place with a record of 21-25, while the Gigantes del Cibao (20-25) remain only half a game away. The Tigres del Licey (19-26), for their part, are going through a streak of five consecutive losses and need to react urgently to stay in the fight.

Adjusted Calendar and Minimal Margin of Error

The Lions and the Stars have four games left to play, while the Giants and Tigers have five pending commitments. The direct confrontations between these teams could completely change the standings in each matchday. The regular season will end on Tuesday, December 23, with two scheduled games:

• Gigantes del Cibao vs. Tigres del Licey, at Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium
• Toros del Este vs. Águilas Cibaeñas, at Cibao Stadium

The Round Robin is scheduled to start on December 27th, as long as an extension of the regular season is not necessary.

Key Games of the Day

This Friday’s billboard presents decisive matches for the immediate future of the tournament:

• Toros del Este vs. Leones del Escogido, 7:15 p.m., Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium
• Gigantes del Cibao vs. Estrellas Orientales, 7:30 p.m., Tetelo Vargas Stadium
• Tigres del Licey vs. Águilas Cibaeñas, 7:30 p.m., Cibao Stadium

A combined triumph of Licey, Gigantes, and Escogido would intensify the fight for classification, while victories by Águilas, Estrellas, and Toros could begin to define the landscape.

Maximum Pressure Until the End

In any scenario, the tension will be at its maximum. Not only is the pass to the Round Robin at stake, but also the pride and history of the franchises in a tournament dedicated to Juan Marichal and played for the Banreservas Cup. The final stretch promises intense emotions until the last out.