Toros achieve third consecutive victory by dominating Estrellas 6-1 in San Pedro

SAN PEDRO DE MACORÍS. – With an early attack led by Eloy Jiménez and Gilberto Celestino, in addition to a solid bullpen work, the Toros del Este extended their good moment this Tuesday by defeating the Estrellas Orientales 6-1 at the Tetelo Vargas stadium.

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With the victory, the Toros set their record at 17-15, string together three consecutive wins and remain firm in second place in the standings. In addition, they are 4-3 in the particular series against the Estrellas, who now record 15-19.

Leasher Debuts with Triumph

The victory went to the left-hander Aaron Leasher (1-0, 0.00), who debuted in great form from the bullpen working 1.2 scoreless innings, with two hits, two walks and two strikeouts. By the Stars, the opener James González (0-3, 9.58) took the loss after failing to complete the first inning, in which he allowed four decisive runs. The taurine pitching shone by limiting the greens to 0-11 with runners in scoring position and leaving 12 men on base. In contrast, the Romanense offense connected 7 hits, with 6 of them with men in scoring position.

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How the races were scored

First entry (4-0 Bulls)

The Bulls attacked immediately with a four-run rally:

• Gilberto Celestino opened with a double and scored with a single to the right of Eloy Jiménez (1-0).
• Jiménez reached the plate on a double by Félix Reyes (2-0).
• Jeimer Candelario added another with a single to center that drove in Reyes (3-0).
• An unstoppable hit by the imported catcher brought Yairo Muñoz to the plate for 4-0.

Fourth entry (5-0 Bulls)

Candelario got on base by mistake, advanced and scored with a short hit to Celestino’s right, who continued his great night.

Sixth entry (6-0 Bulls)

A two-run double by Eloy Jiménez to left field drove in Jared Oliva, extending the lead.

Eighth entry (6-1 Bulls)

The Estrellas avoided the shutout with a solo home run by Wilin Rosario, as a pinch hitter.

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Offensive Leaders

For the Toros del Este:

• Eloy Jiménez: 4-2, double, two RBIs.
• Gilberto Celestino: 5-2, double, one RBI, one run scored.
• Félix Reyes: 4-1, double, one RBI and one run scored.
• Jeimer Candelario: 4-1, one RBI and one run scored.
• Ronaldo Hernández: 4-1, with one RBI.

For the Eastern Stars:

• Wilin Rosario: 1-1, HR, one RBI and one run scored.
• Jorge Mateo: 4-1, double.
• Josh Lester: 3-2.

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Next Commitment

The Toros return home this Wednesday when they receive the Leones del Escogido at “El Corral”, starting at 7:30 p.m.