Toros del Este defeat Leones del Escogido in an exciting match
La Romana – Los Toros del Este secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Leones del Escogido with a score of 5-4 this Saturday at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium. The particular series against the capital team was defined in favor of the taurinos thanks to a solid performance on the mound and a decisive hit by Sandber Pimentel. The match was marked by intensity and emotion, with both teams fighting for every run. The key to victory came in the eighth inning, when Pimentel, as a pinch hitter, hit a double that drove Yairo Muñoz from first base, breaking the tie and sealing the victory. With this result, the Bulls consolidate their position with a 13-11 record, extending their lead to two and a half games in second place in the tournament. For their part, the Lions (11-14) suffered their second consecutive defeat.Mastery on the Mound and Timely Hitting
The Toros’ opener, José Ureña, had an outstanding performance from the mound, pitching five innings in which he allowed only one run and one hit, with two walks and five strikeouts. Although he left without a decision, his work was fundamental in keeping the Leones’ offense at bay. The Toros’ pitching staff limited the Leones to 0-3 with runners in scoring position, leaving seven men on base and making two crucial outs at the plate. The Toros now have a 7-7 home record, and along with the Águilas Cibaeñas, are the only teams that maintain a .500 or better record both at home and on the road.How the Races Were Scored
- 2nd inning (LEO 1-0): Héctor Rodríguez hit a double and scored thanks to a sacrifice fly by Junior Lake.
- 3rd inning (TOR 3-1): Eloy Jiménez drove in Bryan De La Cruz with a single; Yairo Muñoz produced another run with a fielder’s choice; and Jiménez scored on a throwing error while stealing third base.
- 6th inning (TOR 4-2): The Leones closed the gap with a walk to Navarro with the bases loaded, but the Toros regained a two-run lead thanks to a passed ball that allowed Rafael Lantigua to score.
- 8th inning (4-4): The Leones tied the game with another sacrifice fly by Navarro and a fielder’s choice by Sócrates Brito.
- 8th inning (TOR 5-4): Sandber Pimentel hit a double that drove in Muñoz from first.
Featured Players
For the Bulls:
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- Sandber Pimentel: 1-1, double, one RBI.
- Félix Reyes: 4-3, triple, double, single, one run.
- Yairo Muñoz: 4-1, one RBI and one run.
- Bryan De La Cruz: 4-1, one run.
- Rafael Lantigua: 4-1, one run.
For the Lions:
- Jasson Domínguez: 4-2, double.
- Yamaico Navarro: two RBIs.
- Héctor Rodríguez: 2-1, double and scored.
