Yesterday Neifi Perez got three hits for the Leones del Escogido who continue to battle for a play-off berth. The Leones defeated the Tigres del Licey 4 – 1 in the Quisqueya Stadium.
In Santiago’s fabled Estadio Cibao, the Gigantes defeated the Aguilas by a score of 10-8. Kendry Morales was the executioner, driving in four runs. The victory lifted the Gigantes to a game and a half over the Toros del Este and the Tigres del Licey.
In San Pedro de Macoris, the Estrellas Orientales continue to play the spoiler as they defeated the Toros del Este 7 – 2 in the Tetelo Vargas Stadium. Under their new manager the Estrellas have reeled off five consecutive victories. Japanese import Shouji Nagamine pitched seven innings of one-run baseball for the Estrellas.
Standings
Team
W-L
Avg.
Games Behind
GIGANTES
21 – 14
.600
—
TOROS
20 – 16
.556
1.5
LICEY
20 – 16
.514
1.5
AGUILAS
18 – 17
.514
3.0
ESCOGIDO
17 – 19
.472
4.5
ESTRELLAS
11 – 25
.306
10.5
Tonight’s Game:
Julian Javier Stadium, San Francisco de Macoris, 7:30pm:
Aguilas (F. Carmona) vs Gigantes (A. Bastrdo)