Toros del Este come back against Leones del Escogido with stellar performance by Yairo Muñoz
La Romana – In an exciting Round Robin encounter, the Toros del Este staged a spectacular comeback to defeat the Leones del Escogido with a score of 8-5, at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium. Yairo Muñoz was the key figure of the game, driving in five runs, including a home run and a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning, which sealed a decisive rally.Starting pitcher Enny Romero had no decision, while Jimmy Yacabonis took the victory and Joe Corbett got the save. Jeffry Yan took the loss. With this triumph, the Bulls solidify their position in second place with a 10-6 record.Muñoz connected a three-pointer that cleared the bases and sealed the 8-5 victory.
Alofoke Deportes
How the game unfolded
The Bulls took the lead in the second inning with a home run by Yairo Muñoz. The Lions tied the score, but the Bulls regained the lead in the third inning. In the fifth inning, the Escogido went ahead 5-3, but the Toros’ reaction came in the seventh, with Muñoz’s triple that secured the victory.Offensive Highlights
- Toros del Este: Yairo Muñoz (4-2, HR, triple, 5 RBIs), Eddie Rosario (double, 1 RBI), Eric Filia (double, 2 runs scored), Sergio Alcántara (2 hits, 2 runs scored).
- Leones del Escogido: Erik González (4-2, 2 RBIs), Sócrates Brito (double, 1 RBI), Junior Lake (1 RBI), Alcides Escobar (5-2, double, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI).
