The Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) will hold three games this Thursday as the 2026-2027 season continues, following a round of play in which the Tigres del Licey maintained their lead and the Toros del Este snapped a four-game losing streak.
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The Leones del Escogido will visit the Gigantes del Cibao at 7:00 PM local time at Julián Javier Stadium in San Francisco de Macorís. At 7:30 PM, the Águilas Cibaeñas will face the Estrellas Orientales at Tetelo Vargas Stadium in San Pedro de Macorís, while the Toros del Este will take on the Tigres del Licey at Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium in Santo Domingo.
In the previous round, Licey shut out the Estrellas Orientales 3-0. The victory was secured by a three-run home run from Mel Rojas Jr. in the first inning. With this win, the Tigres improved their record to six victories and three losses, while the Estrellas now stand at five wins and three losses.
The Toros del Este defeated the Gigantes del Cibao 6-0, ending a four-game losing skid. Seven pitchers for the Toros combined to hold the Gigantes to just one hit. Ronny Simon led the offense with three hits, a home run, one RBI, and three runs scored.
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Following this result, the Gigantes suffered their third consecutive loss, bringing their record to four wins and five losses—an identical mark to that of the Toros. The Leones del Escogido staged a comeback to defeat the Águilas Cibaeñas 6–3 at Cibao Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros. José Marmolejos was the standout offensive performer, going 4-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs.
With this win, the Leones secured their fourth consecutive victory, bringing their record to 5–4. The Águilas, meanwhile, now hold a record of 2–6.
In the standings, the Tigres del Licey remain in first place, followed by the Estrellas Orientales, Leones del Escogido, Gigantes del Cibao, and Toros del Este. The Águilas Cibaeñas sit in last place.
The three games scheduled for this Thursday are make-up games, originally set for Tuesday, October 27, but postponed due to weather conditions in various parts of the country.
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