Santo Domingo – In the world of baseball, the success of each game is built on the silent work of unsung heroes. The Leones del Escogido, recognizing this important work, paid an emotional tribute to the groundskeeping staff of the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium this Tuesday, before their game against the Gigantes del Cibao.
A well-deserved recognition
The act highlighted the commitment, dedication, and daily effort of this team, who are in charge of maintaining the playing field, gardens, and all areas of the stadium in perfect condition. This recognition takes on special relevance since the arrival of Vitelio Mejía to the presidency of the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) in 2017. During the regular season, the schedule underwent adjustments due to the effects of Storm Melissa. However, thanks to the hard work of the maintenance team, the field was able to be reconditioned on multiple occasions, allowing the matches to take place without major inconveniences.The field maintenance manager, Jeudy Paula Capellán, was in charge of throwing the ceremonial first pitch, accompanied by his collaborators: Oscar Gutiérrez, Concepción Rosario, Joscar Pineda, Juan Paulino, Marino Parra, Francisco Núñez, Edwin Lara, Jonathan Vera, Daniel Feliciano, José Hernández and Yon Rosario. The ceremony was attended by the president of LIDOM, the general manager of the Leones, Carlos Peña, and the scarlet legend Wilkin Castillo, who served as the catcher for the honorary pitch. In addition to public recognition, Paula Capellán and her team received financial compensation as a token of gratitude for their valuable contribution to the development of Dominican baseball and the success of the season.One of the most notable examples was the game between the Leones del Escogido and the Estrellas Orientales, held on October 20th, which was able to start at 10:18 PM thanks to the extraordinary effort of the ground crew.
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