Santiago was one big noisy party last night as home team the Aguilas Cibaenas clinched the decisive game making it to the 2011-2012 Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship playoffs. <\/p>\n
The Aguilas did the unbelievable, and came from behind, winning their last six games in the round robin series to gain a berth in the playoffs against the Escogido that begin this Saturday. The Aguilas defeated the Tigres del Licey at their home club in Santiago. The Aguilas were half a game away from being eliminated, when they began a winning spree that lead to their qualification. <\/p>\n
After the final out, president and general manager of the club Winston Chilote and team manager Felix Fermin celebrated with a hearty hug. Soon to join them was Tony Pena, a legendary former player, who also jumped down to the field to greet his son, Francisco Pena, who had been the catcher for the evening, as reported by lidom.com.do<\/p>\n
See www.lidom.com.do\/zbox1_RR_19_ene_12.htm for a detailed report on the game. <\/p>\n
Friday is a day off and the nine-game playoffs begin tomorrow at the Santo Domingo ballpark at 5:05pm. For the schedule, see www.lidom.com.do\/calendarios.htm<\/p>\n
Round Robin Standings:<\/p>\n
Team
\n Win-Loss
\n Average
\n Games behind<\/p>\n
*LEONES
\n 11 – 7
\n .611
\n —<\/p>\n
**AGUILAS
\n 10 – 9
\n .526
\n 1.5<\/p>\n
**TIGRES
\n 9 – 10
\n .474
\n 2.5<\/p>\n
***GIGANTES
\n 7 – 11
\n .389
\n 4.0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Santiago was one big noisy party last night as home team the Aguilas Cibaenas clinched the decisive game making it to the 2011-2012 Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship playoffs. The Aguilas did the unbelievable, and came from behind, winning their last six games in the round robin series to gain a berth in the playoffs … <\/p>\n