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The Dominican Winter League’s 2026‑27 season saw three decisive victories on Friday, all played in honor of Héctor José Rizek Llabaly. At the Julián Javier Stadium, the Gigantes del Cibao ended the Leones del Escogido’s ten‑game winning streak with a 5‑4 win. Noelvi Marte led the Giants’ offense, going 4‑3 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and two RBIs. Roldy Brito also hit a homer and drove in two, while Nomar Mazara added a home run. For the Escogido, Michael De la Cruz hit his second two‑run homer of the tournament. Yovanny Cruz earned the win after pitching the seventh inning, and Drent Honeywell recorded his first save of the season. The series between the two teams remains tied 2‑2. In San Pedro de Macorís, the Águilas Cibaeñas posted their highest offensive output of the season, defeating the Estrellas Orientales 11‑2 at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium. The Águilas scored 13 runs in the first two innings, including seven in the first. J.C. Escarra was the standout, going 4‑2 with a triple and five RBIs. Robert Moore finished 5‑4 with two doubles and two RBIs, and Steward Berroa hit a home run, drove in three and scored three. Pitcher Joan Adón earned his first win in Dominican ball, allowing two runs and two hits over five innings. The victory also marked the first career win for interim manager Andy Fermín. At the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, the Toros del Este snapped a four‑game losing streak by beating the Tigres del Licey 7‑5. Pedro Severino and Eloy Jiménez each hit a home run; Jiménez’s first of the season was a 407‑foot blast to left field. Severino’s homer came in the third inning, sparking a four‑run rally. Gilberto Celestino contributed two hits and two RBIs, and Jesús Sánchez had two hits and a run. For Licey, Cristhian Adames went 4‑3 with a double and two RBIs. Taylor Lehman earned the win in his Toros debut, Ronaldo Alessandro recorded his first save, and Adonis Medina was charged with the loss. The Tigres now sit at 10‑6, the second‑best record in the league; the Estrellas Orientales are 7‑8, the Toros 6‑10, and the Águilas 5‑10. The Gigantes improved to 6‑10 after breaking the Escogido’s streak. Article source: De Ultimo Minuto | Image credit: De Ultimo Minuto
The Dominican Winter League’s 2026‑27 season saw three decisive victories on Friday, all played in honor of Héctor José Rizek Llabaly. At the Julián Javier Stadium, the Gigantes del Cibao ended the Leones del Escogido’s ten‑game winning streak with a 5‑4 win. Noelvi Marte led the Giants’ offense, going 4‑3 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and two RBIs. Roldy Brito also hit a homer and drove in two, while Nomar Mazara added a home run. For the Escogido, Michael De la Cruz hit his second two‑run homer of the tournament. Yovanny Cruz earned the win after pitching the seventh inning, and Drent Honeywell recorded his first save of the season. The series between the two teams remains tied 2‑2. In San Pedro de Macorís, the Águilas Cibaeñas posted their highest offensive output of the season, defeating the Estrellas Orientales 11‑2 at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium. The Águilas scored 13 runs in the first two innings, including seven in the first. J.C. Escarra was the standout, going 4‑2 with a triple and five RBIs. Robert Moore finished 5‑4 with two doubles and two RBIs, and Steward Berroa hit a home run, drove in three and scored three. Pitcher Joan Adón earned his first win in Dominican ball, allowing two runs and two hits over five innings. The victory also marked the first career win for interim manager Andy Fermín. At the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, the Toros del Este snapped a four‑game losing streak by beating the Tigres del Licey 7‑5. Pedro Severino and Eloy Jiménez each hit a home run; Jiménez’s first of the season was a 407‑foot blast to left field. Severino’s homer came in the third inning, sparking a four‑run rally. Gilberto Celestino contributed two hits and two RBIs, and Jesús Sánchez had two hits and a run. For Licey, Cristhian Adames went 4‑3 with a double and two RBIs. Taylor Lehman earned the win in his Toros debut, Ronaldo Alessandro recorded his first save, and Adonis Medina was charged with the loss. The Tigres now sit at 10‑6, the second‑best record in the league; the Estrellas Orientales are 7‑8, the Toros 6‑10, and the Águilas 5‑10. The Gigantes improved to 6‑10 after breaking the Escogido’s streak.
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