Melky Cabrera and Isaías Tejeda hit solo homers in the first inning and the Águilas Cibaenas defeated the Leones del Escogido seven-for-four last night.
Carlos Martínez, who had not pitched in the country since the 2014-2015 season, gave up two runs, seven hits, transferred none and struckout four batters in 3.1 innings.
The stellar right came out without a decision. In the third, the hairy.
The winner was Luis Castillo (1-0) by trading two-thirds blank. Neftalí Féliz (7) scored the ransom and shot the ninth blank.
Scarlet-starter Miguel Martinez (0-1) threw only 2.2 innings of four touchdowns, which resulted in the loss.
After the game, the Santiago players set their record at 14-12 and occupy the second position in the championship, one game behind the leading Toros del Este.
El Escogido, who has lost his last two appearances, now has a record of 14 wins and as many setbacks. It occupies the fourth and final qualifying place.