In an electrifying matchup held this Saturday at Cibao Stadium, the Tigres del Licey prevailed 6-2 over the \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as. The blue squad unleashed a powerful offense of 14 hits, supported by flawless work from their bullpen, marking their territory in the first clash between the eternal rivals of Dominican winter baseball.<\/p>\n\n
The game was decided in the sixth inning, when reinforcement Jos\u00e9 Barrero hit a crucial double that broke the 2-2 tie. The lead was extended immediately after by an RBI triple from Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez, giving the visitors the necessary momentum to secure the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n
The Licey bullpen was decisive by working four and a third innings without allowing runs, with just two hits, one walk, and three strikeouts.<\/p>\n\n\n
Michael Arias took the win after an effective performance in the fifth inning. For his part, starter Vladimir Guti\u00e9rrez completed four and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. The rest of the way was dominated by Luis Fr\u00edas, Javy Guerra, Wander Suero, and Jean Carlos Mej\u00eda, who kept the Cibao offense at bay.<\/p>\n\n
The \u00c1guilas tried to take control early thanks to a two-run home run by Jorge Bonifacio in the first inning. However, Licey responded in the third inning with a double by Ram\u00f3n Hern\u00e1ndez and tied the game in the fourth with an RBI single by \u00c1ngel Ortiz.<\/p>\n\n
The final blow came in the ninth inning, where the Tigers added three additional runs. Highlights included an RBI double by Estevan Florial and a wild pitch that allowed Mel Rojas Jr. to score from third base, sealing the final score.<\/p>\n\n
The rivalry continues this Sunday. The Tigres del Licey will host the \u00c1guilas Cibae\u00f1as at the Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal starting at 5:00 in the afternoon, in what promises to be another high-voltage matchup.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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