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The hero of the night was Julio E. Rodríguez, who connected a two-run single in the sixth inning to complete a decisive three-run rally that sealed the final score and secured the Aguilas’ victory. With this triumph, the Águilas raise their dominance as locals to a record of 10-1. It was a duel of constant lead changes, in which the Cibaeños (18-3) once again demonstrated their ability to win close games, achieving their fifth consecutive victory by a single run. The Estrellas, for their part, fell to a record of 10-15, remaining at the bottom of the table. The victory went to Carlos Peña (1-1), while Jeurys Familia earned his third save, surviving a complicated ninth inning in which he allowed two runners on base. The defense responded, highlighting a brilliant play by Wilmer Difó at third base to close out the game.How the match unfolded
The Eagles attacked early: Steward Berroa was hit by a pitch, stole second, and was brought home with a ground ball by J.C. Escarra. Later, a sacrifice fly by Jonatan Clase made it 2-0. The Estrellas responded in the second inning with bases loaded and a double by Raimel Tapia that cleared the bases, giving them a 3-2 lead. In the third, they extended it to 5-4 with a home run by Rodolfo Durán. The home team tied 5-5 thanks to a single by Ángel Genao, but the green team regained the lead 7-5 in the sixth, driven by consecutive hits from Eguy Rosario and José Tena.However, the Aguiluchos’ offense responded again. Alberto Rodríguez and Anthony García initiated the threat, and a sacrifice fly by Anthony Seigler brought the score closer. Then, a wild pitch allowed runners to advance before Rodríguez’s decisive hit that reversed the game 8-7.
Águilas Cibaeñas – Estrellas Orientales
Final score: Águilas 8, Estrellas 7
Player of the game: Julio E. Rodríguez (game-winning two-run single)
