SANTIAGO – The Toros del Este’s offense roared with force at the Cibao Stadium, securing a resounding victory over the Águilas Cibaeñas.
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De La Cruz Leads the Bullfighting Offensive
Bryan De La Cruz led the attack with a home run and four RBIs, demonstrating his power at the plate. Yairo Muñoz and Rafael Lantigua also joined the party, hitting home runs that contributed to the wide victory. Los Toros del Este connected a total of 13 hits, including 10 extra-base hits, marking their thirteenth game of the season with double-digit figures in hits. With his performance, De La Cruz establishes himself as a strong candidate for Most Valuable Player.De La Cruz in MVP Race
With his seventh home run of the season, De La Cruz extended his lead in RBIs, reaching 36, and accumulating 21 RBIs with two outs, the most in the tournament.Other Highlights in the Game
- Rafael Lantigua hit his third home run, driving in two runs.
- Yairo Muñoz hit his first home run of the season.
The Bulls Solidify Their Position in the Table
With a record of 22-17, the Bulls remain in second place, with a 4.5-game lead. This victory represents their second consecutive and puts them with a 5-3 balance in the particular series against the Eagles (27-11), who lead the tournament.Pitchers’ Performance
Right-handed pitcher Justin Courtney (2-1, 2.57) earned the victory with a solid five-inning performance, allowing only four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and three strikeouts. Huascar Ynoa (2-1, 2.16) took the loss.
How They Scored: Game Summary
- 2.ª inning: Juan Brito drove in Yairo Muñoz with a double.
- 3.ª inning: Bryan De La Cruz hit a three-run home run.
- 4.ª inning: Yairo Muñoz with a solo home run. Leody Taveras scores with a triple and Aderlin Rodríguez drives in a run.
- 5.ª inning: Gilberto Celestino with a triple and De La Cruz with a sacrifice fly.
- 6.ª inning: Muñoz with a run-scoring double and Rafael Lantigua with a two-run home run.
- 7.ª inning: Robert Moore hit a three-run home run for the Águilas.
- 9.ª inning: Manny Peña drove in two runs and Ismael Alcántara scored on a wild pitch.
Bulls Highlights
- Bryan De La Cruz: 2-1, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 2 BB
- Yairo Muñoz: 3-2, HR, double, 2 RBI, 3 R
- Rafael Lantigua: 5-2, HR, 2 RBI, 1 R
- Juan Brito: 3-1, double, 1 RBI
- Jeimer Candelario: 4-1, double, 2 R
- Ronaldo Hernández: 4-2, 1 R
- Gilberto Celestino: 5-1, triple, 1 R
- Manny Peña: 1-1, 2 RBI
- Francisco Urbaez: 1-1 in his return
Eagles Highlights
- Robert Moore: 3-1, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R
- Ezequiel Durán: 4-2, double
- Corey Joice: 2-1, 2 R
- Aderlin Rodríguez: 1 RBI
