The Toros del Este advance with determination in the semifinal of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (Lidom) championship. On Monday, the Romanense team confirmed the arrival of the Mexican right-hander Raúl Carrillo and the American left-hander Brian Moran. This move aims to elevate the level of the mound, vital to compete for a spot in the winter tournament final.
Statements from manager Jesús Mejía
Jesús Mejía, general manager of the Toros del Este, emphasized the need to strengthen the pitching staff. “We are looking to strengthen the pitching staff. We understand that pitching will be the key to competing in the future”, he declared. Both pitchers bring experience and availability for roles as starters or relievers, under the orders of the manager Víctor Estévez. They are arms without restrictions, ready for rotation or bullpen.
Track record of Raúl Carrillo and Brian Moran
The Mexican Raúl Carrillo adds experience in Lidom
At 34 years old, Raúl Carrillo arrives after shining in Mexico with the Tucson Baseball Team. There he left a mark of 5-4, a 4.40 effectiveness in 61.1 entries and 12 openings. He is not new to Lidom: he already reinforced the Águilas Cibaeñas in the 2019-20 semifinal, throwing 2.2 episodes. His versatility strengthens the Toros del Este in this critical stage.
Brian Moran, left-hander with a path through the Major Leagues
Brian Moran brings left-handed depth. He has pitched in the Major Leagues with the Marlins of Miami, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels. Recent highlight: with the Indios de Mayagüez in Puerto Rico, in 9 games (7 starts), 31.2 entries, 29 strikeouts, 6 walks, and 3.69 effectiveness. In the summer, in Double A and Triple A of the Bravos de Atlanta, he added 57 strikeouts and 12 bases on balls in 59 entries with 3.36 average. This is his fourth experience in Lidom, after 2-1, 2.89 effectiveness, and 44 strikeouts in 37.1 innings with the Leones del Escogido.
The Toros del Este pitching shows 5.20 collective effectiveness, penultimate in semifinal. These additions represent a strategic bet to improve and dispute the final of the Dominican winter baseball. The Toros del Este trust that Carrillo and Moran will make the difference in the postseason.
