Licey celebrates 119th anniversary with victory In a Dominican baseball Saturday, the Tigres del Licey, Águilas Cibaeñas, and Leones del Escogido each secured important wins. – Licey’s anniversary win – The Tigres defeated the Gigantes del Cibao 8‑3 on the 119th anniversary of the club. Francisco Mejía delivered a decisive triple with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, part of a five‑run rally that capped the victory. – Águilas break the “Toros” streak – The Águilas Cibaeñas beat the Toros del Este 13‑6, scoring 16 runs in a dominant offensive display. Adael Amador highlighted the game with a home run, a double, and a single. The win ended the Toros’ run of eight consecutive victories over the Águilas. – Escogido maintains league lead – The Leones del Escogido topped the Estrellas Orientales 6‑4, with homers from Vidal Bruján and José Marmolejos. The Escogido bullpen again proved decisive. The win improved Escogido’s record to 12‑5, keeping them at the top of the standings, while the Estrellas fell to 7‑9. The next day’s focus will be the long‑standing rivalry between the Leones del Escogido and the Tigres del Licey, scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal.
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