In San Pedro de Macoris, the Estrellas Orientales defeated the Leones del Escogido by a score of 9-0. Juan Diaz drove in 3 runs, Luis Jimenez and Jake Fox each drove in 2 runs as Stolmy Pimentel pitched 5 innings and struck out 6. This was the 8th straight victory for the Estrellas that as of Wednesday were solidly in first place with a record of 20-10.
In the Estadio Quisqueya, in Santo Domingo, Miguel Olivo drove in 4 runs, with 3 coming off his first home run of the season to lead the Tigres del Licey to a 5-4 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao. The victory brought the Tigres to within 3-? games of the all important fourth-place, which is occupied by the Gigantes.
In La Romana, Dan black hit a 2 run double and Willie Garcia hit a home run to lead the Aguilas Cibaenas to a 5-3 victory over the Toros del Este. This victory gave the Aguilas sole possession of 2nd place with a record of 18-13, and the Toros fell to 3rd place with a record of 17-14.
Standings
Team
W-L
Avg.
GAMES BEHIND
ESTRELLAS
20 – 10
.667
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AGUILAS
18 – 13
.581
2.5
TOROS
17 – 14
.548
3.5
GIGANTES
15 – 15
.500
5.0
LICEY
12 – 19
.387
8.5
ESCOGIDO
10 – 21
.323
10.5
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