Toros del Este: Fourth consecutive victory! They dominate Leones 7-4

LA ROMANA – Los Toros del Este roared with force at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium, securing a 7-4 victory over the Leones del Escogido this Wednesday. The taurine offense, led by Jeimer Candelario and Bryan De La Cruz, along with an implacable bullpen, was key in this triumph.

Candelario and De La Cruz Shine on Offense

Jeimer Candelario emerged as the offensive figure of the game, driving in three crucial runs. Bryan De La Cruz also stood out with three hits, demonstrating his consistency in batting. With this result, the Bulls extend their winning streak to four consecutive games, solidifying their position in second place in the standings with an 18-15 record. Furthermore, they strengthen their dominance over the Lions, with an impressive 8-1 record in the head-to-head series, leaving the Lions with a 14-19 record.

The Bullfighting Relay: A Decisive Factor

The Toros’ bullpen once again demonstrated its strength, being a determining factor in the victory. Left-handed reliever José Manuel Fernández took the victory, while Joe Corbett secured the win with his third save of the season. During this winning streak, the Taurine pitching staff has displayed a remarkable collective effectiveness of 2.50, with a bullpen that shines with an effectiveness of 1.40.

Game Development

The Lions took the lead in the second inning with three runs, but the Bulls responded immediately. Candelario hit a two-run triple, and then scored thanks to an error, closing the score. In the fifth inning, the Bulls put together a decisive rally, with Candelario driving in two more runs and Welbyn Francisca adding an RBI. Héctor Rodríguez hit a solo home run for the Lions in the eighth inning, but the Bulls’ bullpen held the lead.

Featured Players

• Toros del Este:

• Jeimer Candelario: 4-2, triple and single, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored
• Bryan De La Cruz: 4-3, 2 runs scored
• Allan Castro: 4-2, 1 run scored
• Welbyn Francisca: 3-1, 1 RBI
• Tres Barrera: 2 RBIs

• Leones del Escogido:

• Héctor Rodríguez: 4-2, home run, 1 RBI, 1 run scored
• Yamaico Navarro: 2-2
• Jonathan Guzmán: 4-1, 1 RBI, 1 run scored
• Chadwick Tromp: 2-1, 1 RBI

The Toros will return to the field this Thursday at “El Corral”, where they will receive the Gigantes del Cibao in a rescheduled game from October 25th.