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NewsWhore
01-20-2012, 05:40 PM
Santiago was one big noisy party last night as home team the Aguilas Cibaenas clinched the decisive game making it to the 2011-2012 Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship playoffs.

The Aguilas did the unbelievable, and came from behind, winning their last six games in the round robin series to gain a berth in the playoffs against the Escogido that begin this Saturday. The Aguilas defeated the Tigres del Licey at their home club in Santiago. The Aguilas were half a game away from being eliminated, when they began a winning spree that lead to their qualification.

After the final out, president and general manager of the club Winston Chilote and team manager Felix Fermin celebrated with a hearty hug. Soon to join them was Tony Pena, a legendary former player, who also jumped down to the field to greet his son, Francisco Pena, who had been the catcher for the evening, as reported by lidom.com.do

See www.lidom.com.do/zbox1_RR_19_ene_12.htm (http://www.lidom.com.do/zbox1_RR_19_ene_12.htm) for a detailed report on the game.

Friday is a day off and the nine-game playoffs begin tomorrow at the Santo Domingo ballpark at 5:05pm. For the schedule, see www.lidom.com.do/calendarios.htm (http://www.lidom.com.do/calendarios.htm)

Round Robin Standings: <b>Team <b>Win-Loss <b>Average <b>Games behind *LEONES 11 - 7 .611 -- **AGUILAS 10 - 9 .526 1.5 **TIGRES 9 - 10 .474 2.5 ***GIGANTES 7 - 11 .389 4.0

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