Leones del Escogido Achieve Epic Comeback against Águilas Cibaeñas
An exciting game between Leones del Escogido and Águilas Cibaeñas was defined with a spectacular comeback, leaving the fans on the edge of their seats at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium. The final score was 9-8 in favor of the “melenudos” (Escogido), thanks to a series of key plays in the final innings. The feat began in the eighth inning, when the Lions, who were losing 8-4, ignited the spark of the comeback. Pedro Severino hit a three-run home run to left field, tying the score and unleashing euphoria in the scarlet fanbase. The hit traveled 368 feet and came off the bat at 101.2 miles per hour. In the ninth inning, the current national and Caribbean champions completed the comeback. Erik González received a walk and Sócrates Brito hit a double, putting runners in scoring position. Junior Lake, with a ground ball within the infield, drove in the winning run, thanks to a defensive error. Stephen Nogosek earned the victory by retiring the three batters he faced in the ninth, while Burch Smith took the loss. With this result, the Lions improve their record to 15-21, while the Eagles fall to 25-10.Game Breakdown
The Lions scored their first run in the second inning, thanks to a double by Franchy Cordero and a single by José Marmolejos. In the fourth, the Eagles tied the game, but the scarlet team regained the lead with hits by Junior Lake and Eguy Rosario. In the sixth, the Lions extended their lead, but the Eagles responded in the seventh with a five-run rally, including a home run by Aneury Tavárez. However, the Escogido showed their grit and managed the comeback.Featured Performances
For the Leones del Escogido:- Pedro Severino: 1-1, HR, 3 RBI, 1 R
- Junior Lake: 5-3, 2 RBI, 2 R
- Socrates Brito: 5-2, double, 1 RBI, 1 R
- Franchy Cordero: 4-2, double, 2 R
- Erik Gonzalez: 4-1, double, 2 R, 1 BB
By the Águilas Cibaeñas:
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- Aneury Tavárez: 5-2, HR, 4 RBI, 1 R
- Aderlin Rodríguez: 4-2, 2 RBI, 1 R
