Dominican Republic Starts Preparations for the World Baseball Classic
A few days before the start of the much-anticipated World Baseball Classic, the Dominican Republic national team is fine-tuning the final details for its participation in the tournament. The Dominican team has scheduled an intense program of activities that will begin this weekend. The team’s concentration will begin this Saturday in a Miami hotel, where players, coaches, and technical staff will integrate after fulfilling their commitments in Major League Baseball. On Sunday, March 1st, LoanDepot Park will be the venue for the first joint practice. This training will mark the beginning of the final phase of preparation for the Dominican team.Trip to Santo Domingo and First Practices
On Monday morning, the entire delegation will travel to Santo Domingo, following the tournament regulations that require players, coaches, and technical staff to travel on the same flight and be transported in the official assigned transport. That same Monday, the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium will be the site of the first practice in Santo Domingo, starting at 4:00 in the afternoon. The session will be open to the public and the press, with statements from General Manager Nelson Cruz and manager Albert Pujols. Subsequently, the team will participate in a private dinner with President Luis Abinader.Exhibition Games on the Horizon
On Tuesday, March 3, the Dominican selection will face the Detroit Tigers at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium in their first exhibition game. Batting practice is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., and the game will begin at 7:05 p.m.
On Wednesday the 4th, both teams will meet again in another preparation game, scheduled for 3:05 p.m., with batting practice around 12:30 p.m. Following these commitments, the Dominican team will return to Miami to finalize details before their debut in the tournament, scheduled for Friday against Nicaragua. Figures like Juan Soto will lead the Dominican team that will seek to compete for the World Baseball Classic title.
