Santo Domingo – The recent Sunday of the autumn-winter baseball championship of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) brought with it significant movements in the standings, marking the course of the competition.
Águilas Cibaeñas Firm at the Top
The Águilas Cibaeñas demonstrated their power by defeating the Estrellas Orientales with a score of 8-2 at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium. This triumph consolidates their position, bringing them closer to securing first place in the regular season. With a record of 29-13, the Águilas, already classified, seek to lead the regular season for the first time since the 2012-13 campaign.
Jerar Encarnación led the offense with an outstanding performance, batting 5-3, with a run scored and three RBIs. Elih Marrero also contributed with two RBIs. Right-handed pitcher Jean Carlos Henríquez (2-0) earned the victory, while Óscar de la Cruz (3-3) took the loss.
Toros del Este Secure Their Position
The Toros del Este continued their winning streak by defeating the Tigres del Licey with a score of 3-2 at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium. This triumph represents their fourth consecutive win, improving their record to 24-17 and solidifying their position in second place in the tournament.
Aaron Brooks had a solid performance on the mound, pitching six innings with three hits and one run, evening his record at 3-3. Eloy Jiménez’s two-run home run, with Luis Liberato on base, was crucial for the Toros’ victory.
Leones del Escogido Ascend
In San Francisco de Macorís, the Leones del Escogido achieved an 11-8 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao, extending their winning streak to three games and climbing to fourth place in the standings. The Leones took advantage of a six-run rally in the fourth inning to secure the victory.
The Sunday’s day was characterized by the victories of the visiting teams, closing a key date in the fight for the classification positions.
