SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS – Los Toros del Este demonstrated their offensive power and solidity on the mound, defeating the Estrellas Orientales with a final score of 7-0 at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium this Friday.
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Power Duel: De La Cruz and Candelario Shine
Bryan De La Cruz and Jeimer Candelario led the Toros’ offense, while Aaron Brooks delivered a masterful performance from the mound. Rookie Allan Castro also had an outstanding participation, connecting two RBIs doubles and extending his streak of consecutive games with multiple hits to four. With this victory, the Toros (19-16) consolidate their position in second place in the championship, tying the particular series against the Estrellas (16-20) with a record of 4-4. The shutout also widens the Toros’ advantage over the Estrellas in the fight for classification, establishing a difference of three and a half games.Brooks: Absolute Domination on the Mound
Aaron Brooks (2-3, 3.12) was the key figure on the mound, throwing 6.1 scoreless innings. During his performance, he limited the Stars to just four hits, without conceding walks and striking out five batters. His performance completely silenced the Stars’ offense, which failed to capitalize on seven opportunities with runners in scoring position.Unleashed Bullfighting Offensive
The Toros’ offensive reached its climax in the ninth inning. Jeimer Candelario opened the inning with a solo home run, the first of his season. Subsequently, Bryan De La Cruz hit an impressive grand slam to left field, his sixth home run of the tournament and the second with the bases loaded in the campaign. De La Cruz, with his four RBIs in the game, reached 32 RBIs, solidifying himself as the league leader. In addition, he became the fourth player in LIDOM history to hit at least two grand slams in the same season.Historic Night for Celestino
Gilberto Celestino also left his mark on the game, stealing his 20th base of the tournament. This achievement makes him the first Toros player to reach that figure since Eugenio Vélez (2012-13) and extends his record for consecutive steals within the franchise.How the Bulls Scored
- 5th inning: Allan Castro doubles to LF, Bryan De La Cruz scores (1-0).
- 6th inning: Castro repeats with a double to RF, again driving in De La Cruz (2-0).
- 9th inning: Solo home run by Jeimer Candelario (3-0).
- Grand slam by Bryan De La Cruz to LF to crown a five-run rally (7-0).
Offensive Leaders
Bulls:
- Bryan De La Cruz: 4-2, HR, 4 RBI, 3 R
- Allan Castro: 4-2, 2 2B, 2 RBI
- Jeimer Candelario: 4-2, HR, RBI, R
- Rafael Lantigua: 4-2, R
- Gilberto Celestino: 5-1, R, SB #20
Stars:
- Raimel Tapia: 4-2, 2B
- Jorge Mateo: 3-2
