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The Dominican Republic U‑18 baseball team returned to action with a 9‑3 victory over Nicaragua in the seventh inning of the Pan American Championship, held in Santo Domingo. The Dominican squad entered the final inning trailing 3‑2 but rallied with seven runs to secure a win that keeps their hopes of advancing to the medal round and earning a berth at the 2027 U‑18 World Baseball Classic alive. Key performances included Félix Genao, who hit three home runs in four at‑bats, drove in a run, and stole a base. He also pitched a complete inning and two-thirds, issuing one walk and striking out a batter. Edward Peña contributed a 3‑2 hit, two runs batted in, and a single. Shortstop Ricki Moneys hit a home run in three at‑bats, adding a run and a stolen base, while Alfredo Sena recorded a hit, a run, and a run batted in. On the mound, left‑hander Jason Tejada entered as a reliever and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out two and allowing three home runs. He replaced starter Shea Corona and helped maintain the Dominican lead before the offensive surge. Nicaragua’s shortstop Luis García hit two singles and stole a base, and center fielder Berman Moreno hit two home runs and scored once. Pitcher Kelvin Díaz worked six innings for Nicaragua, allowing four runs, two of which were earned. Dominican manager Mendy López praised his players’ resilience after a game disrupted by rain. “Thank God we were able to pull this out, fighting and controlling the emotions in the dugout with the players, remembering that they are young and sometimes we get a little unfocused, but it was a great game,” López said. The win improves the Dominican Republic’s record to one win and two losses in this stage of the tournament, keeping them in contention for a medal‑round spot. The next day the team will face Venezuela in a doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. at the IPL Academy Complex in Guerra, followed by a match against Puerto Rico in the Super Round. Venezuela holds a 2‑1 record, while Puerto Rico is 2‑0; the top four teams will qualify for the 2027 World Baseball Classic. Pan American Championship games are broadcast by Grupo de Medios Panorama on VTV Canal 32, Panorama FM 96.9, Expreso 89.1 FM, Baní FM 97.5, Luna TV, Canal 25, and Canal América 1014 of Optimum Cable in the tri‑state area of the United States. Live streams are also available on Panorama.com.do and the VTV Canal 32 YouTube channel. Article source: El Nuevo Diario | Image credit: El Nuevo Diario
The Dominican Republic U‑18 baseball team returned to action with a 9‑3 victory over Nicaragua in the seventh inning of the Pan American Championship, held in Santo Domingo. The Dominican squad entered the final inning trailing 3‑2 but rallied with seven runs to secure a win that keeps their hopes of advancing to the medal round and earning a berth at the 2027 U‑18 World Baseball Classic alive. Key performances included Félix Genao, who hit three home runs in four at‑bats, drove in a run, and stole a base. He also pitched a complete inning and two-thirds, issuing one walk and striking out a batter. Edward Peña contributed a 3‑2 hit, two runs batted in, and a single. Shortstop Ricki Moneys hit a home run in three at‑bats, adding a run and a stolen base, while Alfredo Sena recorded a hit, a run, and a run batted in. On the mound, left‑hander Jason Tejada entered as a reliever and pitched three scoreless innings, striking out two and allowing three home runs. He replaced starter Shea Corona and helped maintain the Dominican lead before the offensive surge. Nicaragua’s shortstop Luis García hit two singles and stole a base, and center fielder Berman Moreno hit two home runs and scored once. Pitcher Kelvin Díaz worked six innings for Nicaragua, allowing four runs, two of which were earned. Dominican manager Mendy López praised his players’ resilience after a game disrupted by rain. “Thank God we were able to pull this out, fighting and controlling the emotions in the dugout with the players, remembering that they are young and sometimes we get a little unfocused, but it was a great game,” López said. The win improves the Dominican Republic’s record to one win and two losses in this stage of the tournament, keeping them in contention for a medal‑round spot. The next day the team will face Venezuela in a doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. at the IPL Academy Complex in Guerra, followed by a match against Puerto Rico in the Super Round. Venezuela holds a 2‑1 record, while Puerto Rico is 2‑0; the top four teams will qualify for the 2027 World Baseball Classic. Pan American Championship games are broadcast by Grupo de Medios Panorama on VTV Canal 32, Panorama FM 96.9, Expreso 89.1 FM, Baní FM 97.5, Luna TV, Canal 25, and Canal América 1014 of Optimum Cable in the tri‑state area of the United States. Live streams are also available on Panorama.com.do and the VTV Canal 32 YouTube channel.
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