In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats, Centenary Baseball pulled off a stunning comeback, overcoming a late deficit to secure an 11-10 victory. The Cyclones were down by 3 runs going into the fifth inning, but their explosive rally, fueled by a six-run outburst, turned the game on its head and led them to a thrilling win.
The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start, with both teams trading blows throughout the early innings. The Cyclones found themselves trailing 8-5 heading into the top of the fifth, but they came alive in a big way. The key moment of the inning came when Nick Payne launched a two-RBI triple, sparking the offensive explosion. Payne's clutch hit brought the Cyclones within a run, and they weren't finished yet.
Payne's triple was just the beginning of an offensive onslaught, as Centenary added fourmore runs in the inning, capped off by RBI hits from the likes of Dominick Chiego, Jake Keenan, and Myles Castillo. Dominick Chiego, who had been solid at the plate all day, finished the game with two hits and three RBIs, including a key run-scoring single in the fifth.
The Cyclones' 6-run surge in the fifth inning gave them a 11-8 lead, and they would never look back. Despite a late rally from the opposition in the final few innings, Centenary's offense continued to deliver the goods, adding insurance runs and keeping the game in control.
Payne finished the day with two hits and three RBIs, but he wasn't the only one making noise at the plate. Jake Keenan added two RBIs of his own, while Myles Castillo, Ryan Jones, Andrew Briggs, and Matt Perine each chipped in with one RBI apiece to help secure the victory.
As the game wound down, Centenary's bullpen held strong, with key defensive plays from the Cyclones allowing them to hold on to their hard-fought lead. Despite a tense bottom of the ninth, the Cyclones emerged victorious, 11-10, in what will go down as one of the most exciting and memorable games of the season.
With this thrilling comeback victory, Centenary Baseball proves that it's never over until it's over, and they have now set their sights on continuing their winning ways as the season progresses. Fans can only hope that this dramatic win is a sign of more exciting moments to come for the Cyclones.
