In an exciting Round Robin match, the \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as defeated the Gigantes del Cibao with a score of 5-4 at the Cibao Stadium, solidifying their position in the fight for the final.
\nMexican pitcher Juan Carlos Miranda was the key figure in the game, delivering an outstanding performance that propelled the Eagles’ ninth victory in this stage. The team, with seven losses, remains firm in the competition for a place in the final.
\nWith this victory, the Eagles completed a perfect sweep over the Giants, winning all six matchups of the semifinal series.
\nMiranda demonstrated his quality by throwing six solid innings, allowing only one run and two hits, without conceding walks and striking out seven batters.
\nThe win went to Miranda (1-0), while Cristopher Molina (0-1) took the loss. Matt Foster earned the save (1) in his debut.
\nThe Eagles’ bullpen also delivered, with Junior Fern\u00e1ndez in the seventh inning, Richard Rodr\u00edguez in the eighth, and Foster closing the ninth inning.
\nFor the Giants, Cristopher Molina worked 1.2 innings, allowing four runs and four hits.
\nOn offense, Cristhian Adames and Rodolfo Amador stood out with a double and a single, while Juan Carlos Gamboa and Geraldo Perdomo each connected two hits.
\nFor the Giants, Deyvinson De los Santos led with a home run and a double, Diego Hern\u00e1ndez hit a home run and a single, and Kelvin Guti\u00e9rrez also contributed a home run.
\nThe Eagles took the lead in the second inning, taking advantage of a double by Amador, singles by Gamboa, Berroa and Perdomo, and defensive errors.
\nIn the third episode, Diego Hernandez hit a home run to bring the Giants closer.
\nThe Eagles extended their lead in the fifth inning with a double by Adames and a run-scoring single by Amador, making the score 5-1.
\nThe Giants reacted in the seventh with a double by De los Santos and a home run by Kelvin Guti\u00e9rrez, and got closer in the ninth with another home run by De los Santos, but the Eagles’ relief pitching secured the victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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