Toros del Este roar: De la Cruz and Sánchez lead victory against Águilas

Toros del Este Dominate Águilas Cibaeñas with Powerful Batting

La Romana – Los Toros del Este demonstrated their offensive prowess this Sunday by defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas with a score of 10-3 at the Francisco Micheli Stadium, within the framework of the 2025-26 tournament of the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), dedicated to Juan Marichal for the Banreservas Cup. The game was marked by the dominance of Bryan de la Cruz, who led the offensive for the team, and by the solid performance of pitcher Aaron Sánchez from the mound. This triumph consolidates the Bulls in second place in the standings, remaining firm in the fight for the championship.

Early and Decisive Attack

The Toros del Este started the attack early, punishing the Aguiluchos’ starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer, who took the loss. In the first inning, Allan Castro opened the scoring with a run-scoring double, followed by an error that allowed Eloy Jiménez to score the second run. In the second inning, Bryan de la Cruz hit a three-run home run, extending the lead to 5-0 and demonstrating the strength of the Toros’ offense.

Eagles’ Reaction and Bullfighting Response

The Águilas Cibaeñas reacted in the third inning, scoring three runs. However, the Toros’ response was immediate. In the bottom of the same inning, the home team regained control of the game, driving in key runs that increased the lead. Rafael Lantigua, Jared Oliva, and De la Cruz himself were fundamental in this offensive rebound.

Jiménez Seals the Victory

In the fifth inning, Eloy Jiménez connected a two-run single, sealing the final score of 10-3 in favor of the Toros.

Sánchez Controls from the Hilltop

Pitcher Aaron Sánchez had an outstanding performance, taking the victory with a 7.0-inning effort. Sánchez controlled the Eagles’ offense, allowing only three runs and demonstrating his experience on the mound.