José Barrero homered for the second night in a row, drove in a run and scored twice to do his part in an Estrellas Orientales come from behind 5-4 win over the Gigantes del Cibao. Dairon Blanco also did his part in the win by collecting two hits in five trips to the plate, stealing a base and driving in a run of his own for the team from San Pedro de Macoris. The two Cubans are now hitting .423 and .333 respectively in the Round Robin.
Although Lara lost to La Guaira 8-3 and fell in an 0-2 in their playoff series in the LVBP, Rangel Ravelo swatted two hits in four at-bats and scored a run to see his postseason average rise to .375. The slugger is going to be a big part if the offense if the Cardenales are to get back into the series.
In Puerto Rico Pedro Echemendia tossed 5 ⅔ innings of three-hit, one-run ball to lead Ponce to a 3-1 win over Carolina evening their series at one. The right-hander also fanned two and walked two for the Leones. His playoff ERA stands at 1.59 after his lone start.
Cuban INF/OF José Barrero with his 2nd HR in consecutive nights in the Round Robin of the Dominican Winter League.
.357 AVG, 2 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI in his last 5 games. pic.twitter.com/rfIPiSlrGg
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) January 4, 2024
Cuban action on the night:
LIDOM:
Henry Urrutia (GC) 5-1
Dairon Blanco (EO) 5-2,RBI,SB
José Barrero (EO) 4-1,HR,RBI,2R
Raúl Valdés (EO) 3.1IP,5H,ER,4K,2BB
LVBP:
Yasiel Puig (LAG) 4-0
Miguel Romero (LAG) 2.2IP,2H,0ER, 3BB
Rangel Ravelo (LAR) 4-2,2B,R
Liga ARCO:
No action on the evening
LBPRC:
Albert Almora (SAN) 2-1*
Pedro Echemendia (PON) 5.2IP,3H,ER, 2K,2BB
JC Escarra (PON) 4-2
Adeiny Hechavarria (CAR) 2-0,R
Orlando Rodríguez (CAR) 1.0IP,0H, 0ER,K
LBPN:
Yosmany Guerra (GIG) 4-1,R
Alay Lago (TRE) 3-1,R
Dayán García (TIG) 4-2
Rubi Silva (TIG) 4-1,RBI,R
Lorenzo Quintana (TIG) 2-1,RBI