La Romana. – Los Toros del Este revealed this Monday their starting rotation for the last week of the Round Robin, as well as informing the hiring of Puerto Rican catcher
Onix Vega, who joins the team for the decisive stretch of the semifinal.
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The bullfighting troop will resume action this Tuesday at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium, when
Justin Courtney takes the mound to face the Leones del Escogido.
The rotation will continue on Wednesday in a key duel against the Águilas Cibaeñas at the Cibao Stadium, with
Jaime Barría as the starter. On Thursday, back at the Corral against the Escogido, the left-hander
Enny Romero will take the ball, while on Friday, again at home against the Águilas,
Aaron Leasher will start.
The Onix Vega receiver arrives
The general manager of the Toros,
Jesús Mejía, announced the incorporation of the Puerto Rican Onix Vega, who arrived in the country this Monday and will be available to debut from this Tuesday.
Vega, 26, is recognized for his defense behind the plate, his good “framing” and a reliable arm, as well as showing occasional power and versatility to play in other positions.
“We are strengthening the receiving corps for this final stretch with a catcher with good defense and a good arm. We continue to prepare to compete in this postseason stage,” said Mejía.
The new mask comes from playing with the Criollos de Caguas in the Puerto Rican league, where he hit three home runs and drove in 11 runs, with an OBP of .341 in 71 at-bats, recording more walks (9) than strikeouts (7).
Vega will take the place of receiver
Brian Lavastida, who has completed his contractual commitment with the club.
Decisive Week
The Toros start this week tied for second place with the Águilas Cibaeñas, with only five games left on the Round Robin schedule, in a close fight for the last ticket to the Final Series.