Águilas Cibaeñas (10-2) 6, Gigantes del Cibao (4-7) 2 – Friday night’s game was filled with scoring, home runs, and strategic plays as the Águilas Cibaeñas defeated the Gigantes del Cibao 6–2.
Alberto Rodríguez scored twice, hit three triples, and drove in three runs, and Jake Holton added a double and two RBIs for the Aguilas.
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Rodríguez lined a single to center, driving in Ezequiel Duran and J.C. Escarra, but was thrown out trying to stretch it into a double on a strong relay from Johan Rojas to Jake Holton to Julio Carreras in the first inning.
In the top of the fourth, Holton lined his fourth double of the season to center to drive in Kelvin Gutiérrez, followed by an RBI single from Jonatan Clase to left that plated Rodríguez and advanced Emmanuel Rodríguez to second.
Rodríguez sent a line drive into the left-field corner for his second triple of the season, driving in Duran in the bottom of the fifth.
In the top of the ninth, Holton hit his first home run of the season, a deep fly to left-center field.
The Águilas Cibaeñas cruised to a 6–2 victory.
Estrellas Orientales (7-8) 5, Leones del Escogido (6-6) 3 – On Friday night, the Estrellas Orientales outlasted the Leones del Escogido 5–3, with effective hitting through the lineup in crucial moments, and solid defense to secure the win.
Ismael Munguia scored twice, and Raimel Tapia contributed a key double, helping drive the offense and maintain control.
Euribiel Angeles grounded a single to third baseman Gio Urshela, driving in Munguia.
In the bottom of the first, Tapia delivered a line drive to center field for his second double of the season, bringing Angeles home and extending Estrellas Orientales’ lead.
The Leones challenged a tag play, but the call was upheld, and Coco Montes responded with his first double of the season, a hard-hit line drive to left field that drove in Tapia and Abraham Almonte and advanced Montes to third.
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Josh Lester lined his fourth double of the season on a ground ball to right field, driving in Munguia in the seventh inning.
Fueled by key performances from Tapia, Montes, and Lester, along with contributions from Munguia and Angeles, Estrellas Orientales claimed a hard-fought 5–3 victory, showcasing their resilience and helping the team build confidence and stay competitive as the season progresses.
Toros del Este (6-7) 9, Tigres del Licey 5-8) 0 – The Toros del Este captured a decisive 9-0 victory over thge Tigres del Licey Friday night, showcasing explosive offense, precise fielding, and consistent pressure on the defense from start to finish.
Ronaldo Hernández led the charge with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored, while Aaron Sánchez contributed three hits allowed and five strikeouts, standing out as the top performers of the game.
In the top of the seventh, Rafael Lantigua reached on a fielder’s choice, allowing Félix Reyes to score, while Eloy Jiménez advanced to third and Jared Oliva moved to second on a throwing error by third baseman Domingo Leyba.
Tigres challenged a tag play, but the call was overturned, and Gilberto Celestino reached on a fielder’s choice, allowing Oliva to score while Lantigua advanced to third and Hernández moved to second on a missed catch by catcher Francisco Mejía, assisted by shortstop Jordan Lawlar.
Bryan De La Cruz grounded into a double play, shortstop Jordan Lawlar to second baseman Gustavo Núñez to first baseman Cristhian Adames, allowing Hernández to score and Celestino to advance to third, while Yairo Muñoz was out at second and De La Cruz at first.
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Cristhian Adames singled on a line drive to center field, sparking a surge in the Toros’ offense and energizing the crowd, and Hernández followed with his third double of the season on a hard-hit drive to right field, driving in Lantigua for a key RBI in the top of the ninth.
Toros del Este’s dominant 9-0 victory highlighted their robust offense, opportune hitting, and sharp defensive execution, keeping fans on the edge of their seats from the first pitch to the final out.
