Junior Lake hit a two-run double in the seventh inning as the Leones del Esgido won their 16th game by defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas 9-7 in a Saturday afternoon game at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium in Santo Domingo in the season of the Dominican Fall-Winter Baseball League 2024-2025.
The Leones del Esgido, led by Albert Pujols, defeated the Águilas Cibaeñas of Puerto Rican Yadier Molina for the second time. A three-run attack by the Lions in the bottom of the seventh inning defined the game.
Lake, with the game at a 6-7 disadvantage, hit an 86-mile changeup that Luis González served him, which sent him to the center field channel area, towing Erik González and Luis de los Santos for the final score of the game. 9-7.
In San Pedro de Macorís, José Barrero went 1 for 3 with two RBIs, and six pitchers combined to blank the Tigres del Licey in the Estrellas Orientales’ 5-0 victory at the Tetelo Vargas Stadium.
In San Francisco de Macorís, Leury García hit three doubles and Carlos Peguero hit the 43rd home run of his career to stop the Cibao Gigantes’ losing streak at five, who beat the Toros del Este 10-2 at the Julián Javier Stadium .
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This Sunday the Stars will play against Licey in Santo Domingo; Chosen against the Eagles in Santiago and the Giants against the Bulls, all three at five in the afternoon.
In the 71st season of the Dominican League, which is dedicated to Don José León Asensio, the Banreservas Cup is held.
The Lions lead with a record of 16-5, followed by Tigres (12-9), Estrellas (12-10), Águilas (8-13), Gigantes (8-13) and Toros (8-14).
