Santo Domingo. The semifinal round robin of the Summer National League has witnessed a weekend full of emotions, where the Atléticos de Puerto Plata have consolidated their position as favorites. With a 3-1 record, the Athletics are one step away from securing their spot in the final series.
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Puerto Plata Athletics: Dominance on the Field
In the José Briceño stadium, the Atléticos demonstrated their offensive power and the solidity of their bullpen. On Friday, they defeated the Granjeros de Moca 7-1, thanks to a resounding six-run rally in the eighth inning. Francisco Fajardo, Adanson Cruz, and Darlin Germán led the attack, while Olbis Parra (2-0) stood out from the mound, securing the victory. José Martínez took the loss.Bonao Miners and Reales de Santiago: Close Duels
The Bonao Miners also made their presence felt, defending their territory at the Bebecito del Villar stadium with an 8-4 victory over the Santiago Royals. On Saturday, the Bragañita García stadium was the scene of an exciting match between the Granjeros de Moca and the Mineros de Bonao. Moca took the lead with eight runs, but Bonao responded by tying the score. The match was decided in the ninth inning, when Irving Ortega hit the hit that gave the victory to the defending champions, with a score of 10-9. Sabriel Polanco and Christopher Familia were the standouts for Bonao, while Omar Meregildo, Wandy Ciprián, and Michael de León led Bonao’s attack. José Martínez took the win in relief and Bawin Colón took the loss. On the same day, the Atléticos continued their winning streak, surpassing the Reales de Santiago with a score of 9-4. Wilmer Vargas led the offense, with four hits. Felipe Rodríguez earned the victory, while Jean Henríquez was the loser.Reales de Santiago vs. Granjeros de Moca: Exciting Finish
On Sunday, at PUCMM, the Reales de Santiago defeated the Granjeros de Moca 2-1, thanks to a standout performance by Edwin Adon on the mound.
Adon threw eight quality innings, allowing only one run and striking out four batters. The decisive runs came via sacrifice plays, securing the victory for the Royals. After this weekend of intense competition, the Atléticos lead the semi-final with a 3-1 record. The Mineros de Bonao remain at 2-2, while the Granjeros de Moca and the Reales de Santiago are tied at 2-3. The 2025 Summer National Baseball League, organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom), is dedicated to the Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza.
