SANTIAGO. – The manager of the Águilas Cibaeñas, Luis “Pipe” Urueta, announced that the right-handed pitcher Jorge Tavárez will be the starting pitcher for the first game of the yellow team in the Semifinal Series “Todos Contra Todos” of the Dominican Republic’s autumn-winter baseball tournament, organized by LIDOM and dedicated to the immortal of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame, Juan Marichal.
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The team, which finished in first place in the regular season, will begin its participation in the Round Robin on Saturday 27, when it receives the Leones del Escogido at the Cibao Stadium, starting at 5:00 in the afternoon. Tavárez was the most consistent pitcher for the Águilas during the recently concluded regular phase and one of the most effective arms in the championship. He closed the stage with a record of “4-1” in nine appearances, seven of them as a starter, for a winning percentage of “.800”. In 36.2 innings pitched, the right-hander recorded an excellent 1.49 ERA, allowed just seven runs, six earned, struck out 27 batters, walked seven and allowed 24 hits, with an outstanding WHIP of 0.90. In preparation for the semifinal, the Eagles reinforced their roster in the Re-Entry Draft, selecting five pitchers and one position player with the aim of strengthening their pitching staff. The pitchers chosen were Óscar De La Cruz, Misael Tamarez, Yúnior Marte, Carlos Belén and Andrew Pérez, while the position player selected was Cristhian Adames, recognized for his defensive versatility in all infield positions. The Águilas Cibaeñas will seek to maintain the momentum shown in the regular season and start their path to the championship final with a firm step.
