SANTO DOMINGO. – Friday’s games in the Dominican winter league left results that, although they did not cause drastic changes in the standings, did adjust the distance between the teams in contention, with the Toros del Este still firm in second place, the Gigantes who do not give up and an Escogido that falls further into the basement.
Ronny Mauricio shined with a home run in his debut, Albert Abreu got his first win of the tournament and the Tigres del Licey defeated the Leones del Escogido 5-3, who are going through a worrying streak of three consecutive losses.
At the same time, the Toros del Este shut out the Estrellas Orientales 7-0, showing dominance from the mound and timely power, while the Gigantes del Cibao manufactured a key rally to beat the Águilas Cibaeñas, leaders of the championship, 7-3.
Friday’s Results
Partido
Marcador
Tigres del Licey vs Leones del Escogido
5–3
Gigantes del Cibao vs Águilas Cibaeñas
7–3
Toros del Este vs Estrellas Orientales
7–0
Updated Positions (as of December 5, 2025)
Equipo
JG
JP
PCT
DIF
Últ. 10
Casa
Ruta
Águilas Cibaeñas
25
9
.735
–
5-5
13-3
12-6
Toros del Este
19
16
.543*
7.0
5-5
10-9
9-7*
Estrellas Orientales
16
20
.444
10.5
6-4
8-8
8-12*
Gigantes del Cibao
15
19
.441
11.0
4-6
10-8
5-11
Tigres del Licey
15
19
.441
11.0
6-4
8-9
7-10
Leones del Escogido
14
21
.400
12.5
3-7
7-10
7-11
*Adjusted with the day’s results.
Bulls 7–0 Stars: Brooks Dominates and De la Cruz Answers with Power
In San Pedro de Macorís, Aaron Brooks silenced the green bats with a seven-inning performance, while Bryan de la Cruz hit a grand slam that sealed the game. Jeimer Candelario added a home run and rookie Allan Castro stayed hot with two RBIs doubles.
The Toros (19-16) consolidate their position as owners of second place, taking a 3.5-game lead over the Estrellas (16-20), who continue to lose ground.
Giants 7–3 Eagles: A Rally That Changed Everything
At Julián Javier, the Giants rallied with a four-run rally in the seventh inning, crowned by a two-RBI single from pinch-hitter Hanser Alberto.
The bullpen shone and Alberto Pacheco (1-1) took the victory, while the loss went to Jorge Tavárez, who allowed three runs in 4.2 innings.
Licey 5–3 Escogido: Dream debut for Mauricio and blue breath
In the capital, Ronny Mauricio hit a home run in his debut, guiding Licey to a victory that puts them back in the fight for classification. Albert Abreu (1-4) looked dominant for six innings, allowing only one run.
The Lions continue their freefall and sink even further into last place
