Eagles extend their dominance and reach 20 victories

Yamell Rossi
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SANTO DOMINGO.– Las Águilas Cibaeñas continúan firmes en su ruta ganadora y este domingo sumaron un nuevo hito en la temporada 2025-2026: llegaron a las 20 victorias, reafirmando su condición de equipo dominante y sólido líder del campeonato. El triunfo 4-1 sobre los Leones del Escogido en el Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal elevó aún más el momento histórico que vive el conjunto amarillo.

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With a mark of 20-4, the Eagles not only lead the table, but also consolidate as the most consistent team in the tournament, after winning 10 of their last 11 games, showing an imposing combination of pitching, defense and timely offense.

Mendoza Drives the Victory

The great protagonist of the night was the Panamanian Abdiel Mendoza, who signed a dream debut to accompany this collective achievement. In five perfect innings from the mound, he allowed no hits, faced the minimum (15 batters), struck out four and only conceded one walk. With this performance, Mendoza (1-1) also became the first Aguilucho starter to achieve a victory this season, adding to the narrative of dominance that has characterized the team.

Offensive that responds at the key moment

If the pitching imposed respect, the offense didn’t fall behind.
Leody Taveras was once again decisive by driving in three of the four runs of the team, while Julio E. Rodríguez hit a couple of doubles and scored twice. Anthony Seigler and Steward Berroa also contributed to the attack with timely hits that set the pace of the game. The Eagles manufactured two runs in the fourth inning, added another in the fifth, and closed the scoring in the seventh, demonstrating their ability to produce at different moments in the game.

Bullpen and defense hold on for the 20 victory

After Mendoza’s dominance, the bullpen once again looked dominant. Jonathan Hernández, José Cuás, and Jeurys Familia (who earned his fourth save) maintained absolute control, bolstering a defense that was key with two double plays at important moments. The only damage from the Escogido came in the eighth inning, but it never put the control of the game by the Cibao team at risk.


What’s Coming for the Eagles

With a clear goal and absolute leadership, the Águilas Cibaeñas return to action this Monday when they visit the Gigantes del Cibao in San Francisco de Macorís. Right-hander Jorge Tavárez is scheduled to start for Pipe Urueta’s team. The Eagles remain unstoppable, dominating in every line and adding victories that keep them firm at the top. They reached 20… and they want more.
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