Toros del Este Dominate Estrellas Orientales in Thrilling Duel
La Romana – Los Toros del Este demonstrated their supremacy against the Estrellas Orientales, securing the 2025 Serie de la Caña with a 4-3 victory in a vibrant match held at the Francisco A. Micheli stadium. Ruddy Martín Jr. was the key figure with a decisive hit.
With this victory, the bullfighters consolidated their dominance in the eastern confrontations, setting a record of 6-4 and obtaining their fourth consecutive victory.
In the bottom of the tenth episode, and with the score 3-2 in favor of the Estrellas, Rafael Lantigua tied the game with a hit to center field, driving in Yairo Muñoz. The tension reached its peak when Ruddy Martín Jr. hit a line drive to left field, allowing Ismael Alcántara to score the winning run.
Bulls Secure Second Place
With this triumph, the Toros del Este improve their record to 21-17, solidifying themselves in second place in the standings, with a 3.5-game lead over third place. On the other hand, the Estrellas Orientales are at the bottom of the standings with a record of 16-23.
Joe Corbett (4-1, 2.29) took the win from the mound, pitching two innings with one hit and one run (ghost runner), as well as three strikeouts. Junior Santos (0-1, 1.29) took the loss.
The Toros’ pitching staff once again stood out, limiting the Estrellas to only 2 hits in 16 at-bats with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 men on base.
The Game in Detail
The races of the meeting were distributed as follows:
- First inning: Las Estrellas took the lead with a single by Miguel Sanó, driving in Raimel Tapia.
- Fourth inning: Los Toros tied the game thanks to a sacrifice fly by Yairo Muñoz, which allowed Manny Peña to score.
- Sixth inning: Las Estrellas regained control with a run driven in by Ismael Munguía.
- Eighth inning: Gilberto Celestino hit a home run to tie the game.
- Tenth inning: Las Estrellas went ahead with a sacrifice bunt by Munguía.
However, the Bulls responded strongly in the bottom of the tenth: Ronaldo Hernández hit an infield hit, Yairo Muñoz advanced runners, Rafael Lantigua drove in a run, and Ruddy Martín Jr. sealed the victory with a single to left field.
Featured Players
The most outstanding players of the match were:
- Toros del Este: Ruddy Martín Jr. (4-2, RBI), Gilberto Celestino (4-1, HR, RBI, R), Yairo Muñoz (3-1, RBI, R), Rafael Lantigua (4-1, RBI).
- Estrellas Orientales: Raimel Tapia (4-2, double, R), Miguel Sanó (5-2, double, RBI), Ismael Munguía (4-2, RBI, R), Carlos Martínez (5-3).
Next Commitment
The Toros del Este will return to action on Wednesday, December 10, when they visit the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Cibao stadium at 7:30 p.m., with Justin Courtney as the scheduled pitcher.
