{"id":101980,"date":"2026-01-07T22:36:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/leones-del-escogido-crush-giants-shutout-and-solid-leadership\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T22:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:36:58","slug":"leones-del-escogido-crush-giants-shutout-and-solid-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/leones-del-escogido-crush-giants-shutout-and-solid-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Leones del Escogido Crush Giants: Shutout and Solid Leadership"},"content":{"rendered":"SAN FRANCISCO DE MACOR\u00cdS \u2013 Right-handed pitcher Travis Lakins delivered an outstanding performance from the mound, guiding the Leones del Escogido to a resounding 5-0 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao this Wednesday at the Juli\u00e1n Javier stadium.\n\nWith this triumph, the Lions consolidate their position at the top of the Round Robin, improving their record to 7-2.\n\nLakins (2-0) earned the victory after pitching 5.2 quality innings, allowing only two hits, giving up two walks and striking out four batters.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scarlet Offensive Awakens<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Lions&#8217; offense ignited in the third inning against starting pitcher Steve Moyers. Elier Hern\u00e1ndez and Pedro Severino received walks to start the inning. A single by Jonathan Guzm\u00e1n to left field placed runners on the corners, although Hern\u00e1ndez was out at the plate.\n\nRaimel Tapia hit an unstoppable shot to center to drive in the first run, allowing Guzm\u00e1n to advance to third. After Moyers left, Tapia stole second base and Guzm\u00e1n scored thanks to a ground ball by Erik Gonz\u00e1lez to first base. S\u00f3crates Brito hit a double to right field, driving in the third run of the inning.\n\nIn the fourth episode, the Lions extended their lead against Antonio Santos. Jos\u00e9 Marmolejos opened with a double to right field and advanced to third on a groundout by Jorge Mateo. Pedro Severino hit a home run to left field, putting the score at 5-0.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impeccable Relay<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Lions&#8217; bullpen secured the shutout with performances by Jefry Yan (0.1), Hansel Marcelino (1.0, two strikeouts), Aneurys Zabala (1.0), and Stephen Nogosek (1.0).\n\nMoyers (0-1) took the loss, being responsible for the three runs in the third inning. The Giants remain without a win in the postseason, with a record of 0-9.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Offensive Players<\/h2>\n\n\nOn the offensive for the Lions, Raimel Tapia went 3-for-4, with a double, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base; Pedro Severino went 1-for-2, with a home run, two RBIs, two runs scored, and a walk; Socrates Brito, 1-for-4, with a double and an RBI; and Jose Marmolejos, 1-for-4, with a double and a run scored. For the Giants, Johan Rojas had two hits in four at-bats and Jose Siri went 1-for-3.\n\nThe Leones del Escogido will continue their tour this Thursday, when they face the \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Cibao stadium, in Santiago.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN FRANCISCO DE MACOR\u00cdS \u2013 Right-handed pitcher Travis Lakins delivered an outstanding performance from the mound, guiding the Leones del Escogido to a resounding 5-0 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao this Wednesday at the Juli\u00e1n Javier stadium. 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