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SANTO DOMINGO.— Veteran right-hander César Valdez once again looked unhittable from the mound and pitched five solid innings, allowing one run, leading the Tigres del Licey to an important 6-1 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao this Wednesday at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal stadium, in the continuation of the Winter Baseball Tournament.
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With the victory, the national champions tied for third place precisely with the francomacorisanos, both with a record of 17-21.
Valdez (2-0) was in total control during his work, allowing only four hits and striking out four. The loss fell on Alberto Pacheco (0-1), punished with three runs in just two innings.
Early attack and defensive errors set the course
The Tigers secured the game from the second inning, taking advantage of the Giants' defensive errors and the lack of control in their pitching. In that episode, Mel Rojas Jr. opened with a walk, Francisco Mejía reached base on an error by the right fielder, and Cal Stevenson singled to the shortstop, driving in the first run. On the same play, two errors allowed the runners to advance to third and second base. Then, Michael De La Cruz reached base on a fielder's choice and Mejía scored. After Pacheco's exit and Aidan Anderson's entry, Esteury Ruiz failed on a bunt attempt, Sergio Alcántara drew a walk, and Gustavo Núñez flied out to left field. Finally, another walk to Cristhian Adames allowed Stevenson to score the third run of the inning.Giants break the zero, but Licey responds immediately
The Giants' only run came in the fifth inning, the result of consecutive doubles by Pablo Reyes and Carlos Jorge. However, Licey responded immediately in the bottom of the inning with another three runs, driven in by a two-run single by Sergio Alcántara and a shortstop error on a hit by Gustavo Núñez.The blue bullpen completes the work
After Valdez, the blue team had effective relays from:- Enyel De Los Santos (6th)
- Luis Frías (7th)
- Wander Suero (8th)
- Jean Carlos Mejía (9th)
They stood out for Licey
- Mel Rojas Jr.: 2 hits
- Sergio Alcántara: 1 hit and two RBIs
- Cal Stevenson: 1 hit
- Michael De La Cruz: 1 hit
