Tigres del Licey (3-1) 14, Gigantes del Cibao (2-2) 1 - Kevin Alcantara went 3-for-3, hitting a solo homer in the first, a two-run homer in the fourth, and an RBI single in the sixth to drive in four, and Elier Hernandez went 2-for-2 after entering the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh, clubbing a two-run double in the seventh and a three-run homer in the ninth as Licey routed Cibao to start the week. Starter Daniel Martinez allowed one run on five hits in five innings and the Tigres bullpen allowed just two walks over four to close out the win. Cibao went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
Leones del Escogido (1-3) 5, Estrellas Orientales (2-2) 3 - The Leones got their first win of the year on Juan Marichal's 89th birthday, with six pitchers combining to allow three runs, two of them earned, on eight hits. Jose Marmolejos hit a solo homer in the second, and Franchy Cordero and Andy Ibanez each had two-hit nights to power the offense.
Toros del Este (3-1) 7, Aguilas Cibaenas (1-3) 4 - Eguy Rosario hit a two-run homer, and Allan Castro hit a solo homer, and Yairo Munoz doubled home Emmanuel Valdez in the four-run third, and the Toros never trailed thereafter. Joe Corbett earned his second save of the year for the Toros, striking out two while throwing a perfect ninth. Adalberto Mondesi tripled and scored a run for the Aguilas in the second.
Tonight's LIDOM Schedule
All times Eastern Daylight Time
7:15 p.m. - Estrellas Orientales (2-2) at Aguilas Cibaenas (1-3)
7:15 p.m. - Gigantes del Cibao (2-2) at Leones del Escogido (1-3)
7:30 p.m. - Tigres del Licey (3-1) at Toros del Este (3-1).