Santo Domingo. The regular season has concluded and Dominican winter baseball enters its most crucial phase. Águilas Cibaeñas, Leones del Escogido, Gigantes del Cibao and Toros del Este are preparing for a semifinal full of emotions, where only two teams will advance to the final of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM).
Round Robin: The Fight for the Championship Begins
The Round Robin kicks off this Saturday with a double header that will set the pace for this stage, characterized by pressure and the need for impeccable performance in each game. Los Leones del Escogido will face Las Águilas Cibaeñas in Santiago, while Gigantes del Cibao and Toros del Este will face each other in La Romana. Beyond direct confrontations, the Re-entry Draft and possible incorporations could alter the competitive landscape in the coming days.After concluding this demanding round, only two teams will remain in the competition, seeking the Dominican baseball title.Each victory will have a determining weight in the standings, as the margin of error will be minimal.
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Round Robin Schedule 2025-2026
Following, the official schedule for the semifinal phase, provided by LIDOM:
- December 27, 5:00 PM: Leones del Escogido vs Águilas Cibaeñas
- December 27, 7:30 PM: Gigantes del Cibao vs Toros del Este
- December 28, 4:00 PM: Águilas Cibaeñas vs Leones del Escogido
- December 28, 5:00 PM: Toros del Este vs Gigantes del Cibao
- December 29, 7:15 PM: Gigantes del Cibao vs Leones del Escogido
- December 29, 7:30 PM: Toros del Este vs Águilas Cibaeñas
- December 30, 7:00 PM: Leones del Escogido vs Gigantes del Cibao
- December 30, 7:30 PM: Águilas Cibaeñas vs Toros del Este
- January 2, 7:30 PM: Gigantes del Cibao vs Toros del Este
- January 2, 7:30 PM: Leones del Escogido vs Águilas Cibaeñas
