Lake gives epic triumph to Leones over Gigantes, solidifying leadership

Junior Lake Guides the Leones del Escogido to an Epic Victory

In a meeting full of emotions and unexpected twists, the Leones del Escogido achieved a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Gigantes del Cibao at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium. A hit by Junior Lake with the bases loaded in extra innings sealed the triumph, consolidating the scarlet team as leaders of the Round Robin. The marker was held tight until the tenth inning, where the Lions, with two outs, managed to load 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 joy in the stadium.

Comeback and Excitement on the Diamond

The comeback of the “melenudos” began in the ninth inning, demonstrating their grit and determination. Lake started the inning with a single, stole second base and scored thanks to a triple by Franchy Cordero. Subsequently, Cordero scored after a wild pitch, taking the game to extra innings. The Giants took the lead early in the game, scoring three runs in the fourth inning. However, the Lions responded in the sixth, tying the score with a combination of walks and timely hits, including an RBI single by José Marmolejos. The Giants regained control in the seventh, adding a run driven in by José Paulino. In the eighth, David Bañuelos hit a solo home run, extending the lead to 6-3.

Party Decisions and Highlights

Alexander Colomé (2-0) took the victory, while Hansel Robles (0-1) took the loss. Junior Lake was the offensive figure of the match, with an outstanding performance that included 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, and Franchy Cordero contributed a triple, an RBI, and a run scored. For the Giants, José Paulino shined with an outstanding offensive performance, while De los Santos also had a good night.