Leones Win Tenth Straight, Now Four From LIDOM Record
Sauryn Lao pitched six scoreless innings as the Escogido beat the Gigantes 5-1 to extend their winning streak.
By David Marshall ·
The Leones del Escogido defeated the Gigantes del Cibao 5-1 on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to ten consecutive games. Sauryn Lao earned the win by pitching six scoreless innings while allowing only four hits.
The two-time champions are now four wins away from tying the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Profesional record for most consecutive victories. That mark stands at fourteen straight wins, set by the Gigantes del Cibao during the 2006-2007 season.
Ramón Laureano led the Escogido offense with a two-run double in the first inning. Vidal Bruján followed with a two-run triple in the fourth. Bruján also scored in the fifth inning when José Marmolejos was caught stealing second base, which completed the five-run total for the Leones.
In La Romana, the Tigres del Licey overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Toros del Este 9-5. The Tigres scored five runs in the sixth inning to take the lead. Gustavo Núñez drove in three runs, including a double in the fifth and a two-run single in the sixth. Bryan Lavastida added a two-run double in the seventh, and Michael de León hit a single that drove in the final run in the ninth.
The Estrellas Orientales defeated the Águilas Cibaeñas 12-7 in Santiago de los Caballeros. The game was tied 6-6 going into extra innings. The Estrellas scored six runs in the tenth inning to win. Oscar González scored on a fielder's choice by Harold Ramírez, while Wilin Rosario hit a two-run single during the rally.
In Puerto Rico, the Cangrejeros de Santurce opened their title defense with a 4-1 victory over the Leones de Ponce. Jeremy Arocho hit a home run in the third inning and a single that drove in a run. Derek Rodríguez pitched five scoreless innings, allowing six hits. William Simoneit hit a solo home run in the seventh for Ponce.
The Gigantes de Carolina defeated the Indios de Mayagüez 6-1 in a game where the Indios took an early lead. The Indios scored in the fourth on a double play. The Gigantes responded in the fifth with four runs, including a hit-by-pitch to Edwin Díaz. Lisbel Díaz hit a two-run double in the eighth to seal the win. The Criollos de Caguas and Senadores de San Juan game was suspended due to rain.
