Licey Tigers Stage Epic Comeback Against the Cibaeñas Eagles
In a meeting full of emotions and unexpected twists, the Tigres del Licey achieved a spectacular victory by coming back and defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas with a score of 8-7, in a duel held at the Cibao Stadium this Tuesday. A decisive double by Hayden Senger in the ninth inning sealed the victory for the blues, silencing the local fans.
Licey, who was down by three runs, manufactured three runs in the eighth inning and added two more in the ninth to complete the feat. This triumph represents their second consecutive victory and the second against the Eagles this season.
With this result, the Tigers improve their record to 11-16, while the Eagles are left with a record of 21-5.
The key moment of the match
With the score tied 6-6 and two runners on base, Hayden Senger hit a hard line drive to center field that drove in the two winning runs. His outstanding performance included a home run and a double.
Misael Tamárez (3-1) claimed the victory from the mound, while Jeury Familia (0-1) took the loss by allowing the runs that defined the game. Wander Suero took charge of the ninth inning to secure the save, completing a blue relief that kept the opposing offense at bay from the fourth inning.
Tigers’ Offensive Production
- Hayden Senger: home run, double, and two RBIs.
- Cristhian Adames: solo home run.
- Luis Campusano: two hits.
- Cal Stevenson: two-run RBI single.
- David Hensley and Mel Rojas Jr.: one hit each.
Eagles’ Initial Offensive
The Eagles responded early with:
- Aderlin Rodríguez: home run.
- Webster Rivas and Ezequiel Durán: three hits each.
However, the pressure from the blue bullpen and the offensive explosion in the final innings tipped the scales in favor of the visitors.
