Dominican Republic: Tigres del Licey dominate the Águilas with 14 hits

The Tigres del Licey won an important game against the Águilas Cibaeñas, scoring six runs on fourteen hits. Relief pitcher Michael Arias was the hero of the game, delivering a solid performance over four and one-third innings without allowing a run.

Starting pitcher Vladimir Gutiérrez for the Águilas lasted only three innings, giving up two runs. His relief included Alfred Morillo, Leandro López, Jonathan Hernández, Genesis Cabrera, Deury Carrasco, and Justin Martínez. The Tigres benefited from the contribution of reinforcement José Barrero, who allowed his team to establish a decisive lead.

The Águilas opened the scoring in the first inning thanks to a two-run home run by Jorge Bonifacio, but the Tigres quickly responded with a run in the third. The two teams then remained tied until the sixth inning, when Gustavo Núñez gave his team a comfortable lead.

The Tigres never looked back, scoring three additional runs in the ninth to finish with a 6-2 score. The best hitters of the game were Mel Rojas Jr., Estevan Florial, and Gustavo Núñez for Licey.

Inning-by-inning breakdown

The Tigres took the lead in the first with Jorge Bonifacio's home run, then tied it in the third. In the sixth, José Barrero hit a decisive single followed by a triple from Gustavo Núñez to take a 3-2 lead.

The Tigres then scored three runs in the ninth inning against Águilas pitcher Jorge Alcalá. Mel Rojas Jr. and Estevan Florial distinguished themselves with key hits.

Individual performances

José Barrero was one of the best hitters of the game for the Tigres, finishing 2-for-1 with a productive double. Gustavo Núñez and Mel Rojas Jr. also shone, each hitting two hits.

For the Águilas, Jorge Bonifacio was the best hitter of the game, scoring two runs in four at-bats, including a decisive home run. Mason McCoy performed well, reaching base each time he came to bat (4-for-1).