Sano leads the offense in an exciting LIDOM day
The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) offered a vibrant series of encounters on December 2nd and 3rd, with outstanding offensive performances, dominance from the mound, and key movements in the standings. The day was marked by the explosiveness of some players, consolidating the spectacle that characterizes Dominican baseball.
Miguel Sanó shines with two home runs
Miguel Sanó’s figure shone on the field, connecting two impressive home runs that propelled the Estrellas Orientales to a 7-5 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao. With these home runs, Sanó reached nine for the season, solidifying himself as the absolute leader in this department.
Featured results from December 2nd
- Toros del Este 6, Estrellas Orientales 1: The Toros had a timely attack to secure the victory, despite the nine hits connected by the Estrellas. The Toros’ defense was solid, without making errors.
- Leones del Escogido 6, Águilas Cibaeñas 0: The Leones displayed a forceful offense with 13 hits, achieving a shutout against the Águilas Cibaeñas, who could only connect three hits.
- Tigres del Licey 5, Gigantes del Cibao 4: In a close match, the Tigres del Licey prevailed over the Gigantes, thanks to a timely hit in the final innings.
Results of December 3rd
In the matchup between Estrellas and Gigantes, the spotlight was on Miguel Sanó, who with his two home runs and three RBIs led the Estrellas’ victory. Josh Lester also contributed with a home run. Starting pitcher Oscar de la Cruz (3-2) earned the win, while Alberto Pacheco (0-1) took the loss.
The Estrellas scored their seven runs between the fourth and sixth innings, taking advantage of errors and the Giants’ pitching instability. Although the Giants tried to react with a rally in the ninth, Oddy Núñez secured the save for the Estrellas.
- Toros del Este 7, Leones del Escogido 4: The Toros demonstrated their offensive power once again, securing the victory with nine hits.
- Águilas Cibaeñas 4, Tigres del Licey 2: The Águilas Cibaeñas reaffirmed their leadership with a solid performance, curbing Licey’s aspirations.
Upcoming Meetings
The excitement of the LIDOM continues with the following matchups:
- December 4: Gigantes vs Toros – 7:30 PM, Escogido vs Águilas – 7:30 PM
- December 5: Águilas vs Gigantes – 7:00 PM, Licey vs Escogido – 7:15 PM, Toros vs Estrellas – 7:30 PM
- December 6: Águilas vs Escogido – 4:00 PM, Licey vs Gigantes – 5:00 PM, Estrellas vs Toros – 7:30 PM
- December 7: Toros vs Águilas – 4:00 PM, Gigantes vs Estrellas – 5:00 PM, Escogido vs Licey – 5:00 PM
- December 9: Estrellas vs Toros – 7:30 PM, Gigantes vs Águilas – 7:30 PM, Escogido vs Licey – 7:30 PM
