Santo Domingo – Los Toros del Este extended the excitement in the round robin of the Dominican Baseball League (LIDOM) by defeating the Leones del Escogido 8-5 on Thursday at the Francisco Micheli Stadium in La Romana. Yairo Muñoz was the key figure of the match, driving in five runs thanks to a home run and a triple, thus preventing the Lions from securing their place in the final series. This crucial triumph positions the Bulls with a 10-6 record, holding firm in second place overall, just one game behind the Lions (11-5). Meanwhile, the Águilas Cibaeñas (9-7) remain in the fight after defeating the Gigantes del Cibao (2-14) with a score of 5-4 in Santiago. This result forces the Águilas to get a victory tonight against the Toros to stay in the competition. Today’s day promises to be decisive with two key matches:
- The Giants visit the Lions at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium.
- The Eagles face the Bulls in La Romana. This duel could define the second qualifier for the final or further extend the exciting semifinal of the tournament.
