Santiago<\/b> \u2013 Los Toros del Este demonstrated their power by defeating the \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as 3-0 at the Cibao Stadium this Wednesday, consolidating their position in second place in the Round Robin of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM).<\/p>\n
The game was marked by a solid combined performance from the mound and a timely hit by Jeimer Candelario, which drove in the victory for the Bulls.<\/p>\n
Panamanian opener Jaime Barr\u00eda started the game for the Toros, throwing five impeccable innings without allowing runs. Despite his outstanding work, Barr\u00eda did not get the decision.<\/p>\n
The bullpen maintained the shutout, with Email\u00edn Montilla earning the victory. Jimmy Yacabonis and J.C. Mej\u00eda also shone on the mound, while Joe Corbett secured the win with his fifth save of the Round Robin.<\/p>\n
The Toros’ pitching handcuffed the Eagles’ offense, who were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, going 0-9 with runners in scoring position and leaving nine men on base.<\/p>\n
Oscar De la Cruz, the Eagles’ starting pitcher, took the loss despite his solid performance of six innings.<\/p>\n
The Bulls’ offense broke out in the eighth inning. Jeimer Candelario hit a double that drove in two runs, followed by a sacrifice bunt by Onix Vega and a fly ball by Sergio Alc\u00e1ntara that added the third run.<\/p>\n
With this result, the Bulls improved their record to 9-6, solidifying their position and taking the lead over the Eagles, who now have an 8-7 record.<\/p>\n
In the attack by the Bulls, Jeimer Candelario stood out with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored. Eric Filia also contributed with a double, while Yairo Mu\u00f1oz, Rudy Mart\u00edn Jr., Bryan de la Cruz, and Eddie Rosario each connected a hit. Sergio Alc\u00e1ntara drove in a run.<\/p>\n
For the Eagles, Ezequiel Dur\u00e1n led the offense with three hits, including a double. Steward Berroa and Geraldo Perdomo also stood out.<\/p>\n
The Toros return to La Romana this Thursday to face the Leones del Escogido at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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