Tigres del Licey Shut Out Leones del Escogido 3-0

The Tigres del Licey earned a 3-0 victory over city rivals the Leones del Escogido in a rain-shortened game at Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal in Santo Domingo. The matchup ended in the bottom of the seventh inning because of rain, with Licey’s pitchers keeping Escogido off the scoreboard.

Licey took the lead in the second inning when outfielder Ángel Ortiz hit a sacrifice fly that brought home Kevin Alcántara against starter Dinelson Lamet.

Madé and Franco Add to Licey’s Lead

The blue team extended its advantage in the fifth inning through a sequence that began with Gustavo Núñez drawing a two-out walk. Núñez stole second and advanced to third after a throwing error by catcher Michael de la Cruz.

Jesús Madé then delivered a single up the middle to drive in Núñez, making it 2-0 against reliever Alex Colomé. Madé finished the game 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI, contributing both at the plate and on the bases.

Maikel Franco added the final run in the sixth with a solo home run to left field off reliever Brian McKenna. Franco homered in his only plate appearance of the game, putting Licey ahead 3-0.

Licey Pitchers Combine for a Shutout

Licey’s pitching staff delivered seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out four batters. Michael Arias, Javy Guerra, Luis Peralta, Ofreidy Gómez, Gerald Ogando, Ángel Perdomo and José Hernández each worked one inning.

Kevin Alcántara went 1-for-2 and scored a run, while Madé’s two hits and stolen base helped sustain Licey’s offense. The staff’s combined effort preserved the shutout until the weather forced the game to stop.

Rivals Set for Another Meeting

The teams are scheduled to meet again on Friday at 7:15 p.m., when Licey visits Escogido at Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal. The matchup is set to be the first official game of the 2026-27 Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) season.

Licey and Escogido are two of the Dominican Republic’s best-known professional baseball clubs, and their meetings are among the regular-season fixtures followed closely by local fans. The next game will give both teams another opportunity to face a familiar rival as the new campaign begins.