Leones del Escogido defeat Gigantes del Cibao in a dramatic game
An unstoppable hit by Junior Lake with the bases loaded in extra innings defined an exciting encounter at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, where the Leones del Escogido defeated the Gigantes del Cibao with a score of 7-6.
This triumph consolidates the reds as leaders of the Round Robin.
The scoreboard reflected an intense battle, with the Lions improving their record to 8-3, placing them one game ahead of the Toros del Este (7-4), while the Giants remain in the basement with 1-10.
In the tenth inning, with the score 6-5 in favor of the Giants and two outs, the Lions loaded the bases against closer Hansel Robles. It was then that Lake hit a solid single to center field, driving in Randy Florentino and the debutant Alcides Escobar, unleashing the celebration.Comeback in the ninth episode
The long-haired ones forced the extra innings thanks to an outstanding reaction in the ninth episode.
Lake singled, stole second, and scored on a triple by Franchy Cordero against the center field wall. Minutes later, Cordero scored thanks to a wild pitch by Jimmy Cordero, a play that was overturned after review.A Match with Multiple Twists
The Giants took the lead early, scoring three runs in the fourth inning against starting pitcher Conner Greene. However, the Lions tied it in the sixth, taking advantage of walks and timely hits, including a run-scoring single by José Marmolejos that brought two runs home.
The Giants regained control in the seventh with a run driven in by José Paulino and extended their lead in the eighth with a solo home run by David Bañuelos against Stephen Nogosek, making the score 6-3.Decision from the bullpen
Alexander Colomé (2-0) took the victory, pitching an inning with a hit and a strikeout. Hansel Robles (0-1) took the loss, allowing the two decisive runs in the tenth.Offensive Highlights
For the Leones, Junior Lake had a stellar night, batting 4-2 with three RBIs, one run scored, one walk, and one stolen base. José Marmolejos drove in two runs, Sócrates Brito scored one and drew two walks, while Franchy Cordero contributed a triple, one RBI, and one run scored.
For the Giants, José Paulino stood out by batting 5-4, with a double, two runs scored, one RBI, and three stolen bases. De los Santos went 5-3 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored.Next commitment
The Leones del Escogido will return to the field this Saturday, receiving the Águilas Cibaeñas starting at 4:00 in the afternoon at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium.
