Dominican Republic Debuts Powerfully in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Miami – The Dominican Republic national team began its journey in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a resounding 12-3 victory over Nicaragua. The match, played at loanDepot park in Miami, demonstrated the offensive strength of the Dominican team, which featured home runs by Junior Caminero, Julio Rodríguez, and Oneil Cruz.
Before an audience of 35,127 fans, the Dominican team reacted after a challenging start, imposing their offensive power with a total of 14 hits.
The decisive moment of the game came in the sixth inning, when Junior Caminero hit a home run that broke the tie at three runs, putting the Dominicans ahead 5-3.Subsequently, in the eighth inning, Julio Rodríguez hit a long home run to left field, followed by a home run by Oneil Cruz to right field, with two runners on base, extending the lead to 10-3.The Dominican offense continued its production, with a double by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., which further increased the difference, and Julio Rodríguez driving in the twelfth run of the game.
The performance of the relief pitching was crucial in securing the victory. The Dominican relievers kept the Nicaraguan offense at bay for seven innings, without allowing any runs.With this victory, the Dominican Republic starts its participation in the tournament on the right foot. The team will rest this Saturday and will face the Netherlands on Sunday at noon.
