The Eagles beat the Lions on Friday and the Giants on Sunday, making it four wins in a row and increasing to four games their lead over Licey in the Winter Professional Baseball Tournament. The Cibao Eagles beat the Escogido Lions on Friday 5-4; they topped the Northeast Giants 5-3 in a Sunday game at Cibao Stadium that was the first season win for pitcher José Manzanillo. Manzanillo allowed just three hits in the six innings he pitched. The Licey Tigers routed the Giants on Friday 6-2. A Sunday match between Licey and the Tigers was suspended scoreless in the fourth inning due to rain. Under tournament rules the game must be resumed within 48 hours of being suspended. Giants team manager Miguel "Guelo" Diloné announced his resignation yesterday, citing his prior commitment with the New York Mets academy as the reason. Diloné is part of the technical team for the academy, and said that prior responsibility was requiring too much of his time and attention. Diloné had been brought at the start of the winter season in as manager as a last minute replacement for Ron Johnson. Giants General Manager Luis Silverio characterized the resignation as "a tough blow" for the team, but understandable given Diloné’s Mets commitment. Silverio said that Diloné will probably return as team manager for the 1999-2000 winter season. The Giants are currently firmly in last place in this year’s Tournament, winning only five out of twenty-three games. Tournament Standings (Wins/Losses): Cibao Eagles (17/7) Licey Tigers (13/10) Escogido Lions (11/11) Northeast Giants (5/18)
