LIDOM: Four teams vying for Round Robin tickets, the fight is fierce!

Santo Domingo. The regular season of the 2025-26 Dominican Professional Baseball League championship is in its crucial stage. Four teams are vying for the last two spots for the Round Robin, which adds excitement and tension to each game. With the calendar nearing its end, every game is vital. The Águilas Cibaeñas (30-15) and the Toros del Este (25-20) have already secured their place, so attention is focused on the battle for third and fourth place. The Leones del Escogido and the Estrellas Orientales share third place with a record of 21-25. The Gigantes del Cibao (20-25) are only half a game away. The Tigres del Licey (19-26), for their part, are going through a negative streak and need to react urgently to stay in the competition.

Calendar and 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 change the standings in each matchday.

The regular season will end on Tuesday, December 23rd 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 27, subject to possible extensions of the regular season.

Key Games

The Friday’s day presents decisive matches for the 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 combination of victories by Licey, Gigantes, and Escogido would intensify the fight for qualification, while wins by Águilas, Estrellas, and Toros could begin to define the landscape.

Maximum pressure until the end

The tension will be at its maximum in any scenario. In addition to qualifying for the Round Robin, the pride and history of the franchises are at stake in a tournament dedicated to Juan Marichal and played for the Banreservas Cup. The final stretch promises intense emotions until the last out.