Genord, Romero Lead 'Clones to Dramatic Win
July 4, 2019 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Brooklyn Cyclones News Release
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY - Joe Genord and Yoel Romero blasted monster home runs to deliver an 8-5 victory Wednesday night for the Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season Class A affiliate of the New York Mets, over the Hudson Valley Renegades to win the series at Dutchess Stadium.
W: Colon (1-0)
L: Figueroa (0-2)
Cyclones HR: Romero (1), Genord (5)
BIG MOMENTS
Joe Genord cracked a two-out, two-strike, tie-breaking three-run homer in the ninth to give Brooklyn an 8-5 lead. Sam Haggerty's run-scoring single tied the game earlier in the inning.
After losing a 4-0 lead, Hudson Valley regained the lead in the bottom of the eighth on a double steal to take a 5-4 advantage.
Yoel Romero smashed a game-tying two-run homer into deep left field in the seventh to eliminate a 4-2 deficit.
KEY CYCLONES CONTRIBUTORS
Joe Genord: 3-5, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R
Yoel Romero: 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Ariel Yera: 2-4, RBI
Sam Haggerty: 1-3, RBI, 2 BB, 2 R
NEWS & NOTES
The Cyclones came back from a four-run deficit for their fifth come-from-behind victory of the season.
Joe Genord is 8-17 (.471) with three doubles, three home runs, and 10 RBIs over his past five games.
Yoel Romero extended his hitting streak to six games with his first long ball of the season and seventh career home run.
WHAT'S NEXT
Cyclones vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds - Thursday, 6 p.m.
MCU Park -Coney Island, NY
Probables: RHP Garrison Bryant (1-1, 6.92 ERA) vs. RHP Leonardo Rodriguez (0-1, 3.00)
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