SANTIAGO.– Las Águilas Cibaeñas volvieron a imponer su dominio este viernes al derrotar 5-4 a las Estrellas Orientales, asegurando la serie particular y alcanzando su victoria número 19 de la temporada, una marca que las mantiene firmes en la cima del campeonato. Con este triunfo, los amarillos mejoraron su impresionante registro en el Estadio Cibao, donde acumulan 11 victorias y solo una derrota en la campaña.
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The Estrellas struck first by manufacturing a run at the very start of the game, taking advantage of a hit by pitch to Ángel Martínez and a long single by Wilín Rosario. In the second inning, they added another run, scored by Ismael Munguía after receiving a walk, advancing on a single, and reaching home plate thanks to a sacrifice bunt. The Eagles scored in the closing of the second act with a home run by Adael Amador, who sent the ball between left and center field. However, the Stars extended their lead in the third, taking advantage of the lack of control of the starting pitcher Drew Parrish, who gave a walk to Josh Lester and allowed the score after a single by Francisco Peña and a selection play. The Aguiluchos’ reaction came with force in the fifth inning. A four-run rally turned the scoreboard in favor of the home team, thanks to two singles and a home run that produced the first three runs of the inning. Minutes later, a perfectly executed double steal allowed Juan Lagares to score the fifth run for the Cibaeños, consolidating the comeback. The Estrellas tried to get closer in the seventh with a solo home run by Robinson Canó to right field. The connection, which represented his team’s fourth run, drew an ovation from the Aguilas fans in recognition of the veteran player from San Pedro de Macorís. The mound-bodied hawkbill featured the opening of Drew Parrish, who pitched three innings and two-thirds of three runs. He was relieved by Félix Ramírez, Raúl Brito —winner of the match—, Waskar Ynoa, Óscar Rayo, José Cuas and Jonathan Hernández, the latter achieving his second save. By the Stars, James González took the loss after allowing four runs in four and a third innings. In the winning offensive, Steward Berroa stood out, with a home run and a single for three RBIs; Webster Rivas with two doubles; and Adael Amador with a home run. Wilmer Difó and Alfredo Reyes also contributed with a single each. For the Eastern team, Robinson Canó hit a home run and a single; Wilín Rosario hit two hits; Raymel Tapia hit a double; and Francisco Peña added a single.
