ZAPOPAN, The Caribbean Series witnessed a memorable encounter this Wednesday, an offensive duel that will be etched in the history of the tournament. Los Leones del Escogido, representing the Dominican Baseball League, defeated the Federales de Chiriquí of Panama with a score of 16 runs to 15, in an exciting match held at the Pan American Stadium. This matchup set a new record for combined runs between two teams in the history of the Caribbean Series. The previous mark dated back to February 6, 1990, when the Naranjeros de Hermosillo defeated the Senadores de San Juan 20-8, totaling 28 runs. The game, which lasted 4 hours and 10 minutes, was decided in the eighth inning. Dominican Marcos Hernández hit a crucial double, driving in the 15th run for his team. Subsequently, Gustavo Núñez hit a sacrifice fly, allowing the 16th and decisive run to score. The offensive was the center of attention all night. Dominican Republic connected 16 unstoppable hits, while Panama accumulated 18 hits, in a game full of twists and emotions until the last out. With this victory, the Dominicans firmly advanced towards qualification to the semifinal series, improving their record to 3-0 in the tournament. E. Montilla took the victory, while S. González suffered the defeat. Jimmy Cordero got the save.
Outstanding Offensive Performance
For the Leones del Escogido, the following stood out:
- Marcos Hernández, 5-4, with four RBIs
- Franchy Cordero, 4-2, with four RBIs
- Erik González, 6-2, with two RBIs
Mound Work
By the Dominican Republic, Travis Larkins opened the game, pitching two innings, allowing six hits, including two home runs, giving up five runs and issuing two walks. In relief, G. Minier pitched one inning, and C. Greene worked two episodes, allowing a home run and striking out two batters.For the Federales de Chiriquí, A. Saldaña started, being punished with five runs in 1.1 innings, allowing four hits and striking out two. Subsequently, S. Fuentes pitched, working two innings with four hits allowed and one strikeout, and M. Gómez, who pitched one episode.
