Leones del Escogido Roar with Strength and Take the Lead in the Final
La Romana. Los Leones del Escogido demonstrated their offensive power by defeating the Toros del Este with a score of 7-4 at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium, extending their lead to 2-0 in the Final Series. The key to the scarlet triumph was the stellar performance of Yamaico Navarro and Junior Lake, who led the Lions’ attack. Navarro drove in three runs, while Lake hit a crucial home run in the ninth inning, adding two more runs to the scoreboard. The game began with a fierce attack by the Lions in the first inning, taking advantage of the lack of control of the Toros’ starting pitcher, Nabil Crismatt. With the bases loaded and one out, a sacrifice fly by José Marmolejos allowed Erik González to score. Subsequently, a single by Navarro drove in Lake and Sócrates Brito, completing a three-run rally. In the third episode, Navarro once again stood out with a double that drove in Lake. After Crismatt’s departure, Anderson Bidó was greeted with an unstoppable hit by Alcides Escobar, extending the Lions’ lead. The Toros reacted in the fifth and sixth innings, scoring two runs in each, thanks to a run-scoring double by Eric Filia and a double by Rudy Martin. However, the Escogido secured the victory in the ninth inning with Lake’s two-run home run.The Lions’ starting pitcher, José Urquidy, left without a decision after pitching 4.1 innings, allowing two runs. Derek West (1-0) took the victory, while Crismatt (0-1) took the loss. Stephen Nogosek (2) earned the save. The game ended with a spectacular defensive play by Erik González, who made a diving catch and completed a double play.Offensive Highlights:Lake’s hit was his sixth home run in final series, tying him for fourth place historically.
Alofoke Deportes
- Leones del Escogido: Yamaico Navarro (5-2, double, 3 RBIs, 1 run); Junior Lake (4-1, home run, 2 RBIs, 3 runs); Sócrates Brito (4-2, 1 RBI, 2 stolen bases); Alcides Escobar (4-3, 1 RBI).
- Toros del Este: Rudy Martin (4-2, double, 2 RBIs, 1 run); Eric Filia (5-1, double, 2 RBIs).
