Toros del Este come back and defeat Leones del Escogido in the Final Series
An exciting encounter at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium saw the Toros del Este defeat the Leones del Escogido with a score of 3-2, achieving their first victory in the Final Series.
The game, full of drama, was decided in the ninth inning, when the Toros del Este managed to overcome a one-run deficit.
The Toros’ offensive was key to the victory, highlighting the performance of Bryan De La Cruz, who hit a solo home run. Rudy Martín Jr. also played an important role with a double that tied the score, and Eric Filia, who drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk.
The Leones del Escogido were dominating the game 2-1 at the beginning of the ninth inning, but the Toros responded with determination. After a walk to Eddie Rosario and a hit by Sergio Alcántara that placed runners on the corners, Rudy Martín Jr. hit a double that tied the game. Minutes later, Filia showed patience at the plate and received a walk that brought the decisive run home.
With this victory, the Toros del Este put the series 2-1 in favor of the Escogido, maintaining hope in the fight for the championship.
The Bulls’ opener, Odrisamer Despaigne, pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs and five hits, with one walk and seven strikeouts, however, he did not get a decision.
Jean Carlos Mejía took the victory after pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts, while Joe Corbett took care of the ninth inning, achieving the save.
The loss went to Stephen Nogosek, who allowed the two runs in the ninth inning.
Game Annotations
The first run of the game came in the fourth inning with De La Cruz’s solo home run. The Leones reacted in the sixth inning with RBIs from Raimel Tapia and Yamaico Navarro to take a 2-1 lead, before the Toros sealed the comeback in the ninth inning.
Featured Players
For the Toros, Bryan De La Cruz went 1-2 with a home run, one RBI, one run scored, three walks, and one stolen base; Rudy Martín Jr. went 1-5 with a double and one RBI; Eric Filia drove in a run and received two walks, while Sergio Alcántara had two hits and scored once.
For the Leones, Yamaico Navarro went 2-for-4 with an RBI; Raimel Tapia went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and Junior Lake crossed the plate once.
Next Meeting
The Final Series continues this Monday, a holiday, when the Toros del Este once again receive the Leones del Escogido at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium, starting at 5:00 in the afternoon, with the left-hander Aaron Leasher announced as the starter for the home team.
