Moca Farmers Solidify Their Leadership in a Day Dominated by Offense
The Dominican professional baseball day was full of action and surprises, with the teams fighting to secure a place in the semifinals. The Granjeros de Moca demonstrated their offensive power and consolidated their position as league leaders.
The Moca Farmers (13-5) confirmed their dominance by defeating the San Francisco Rice Growers with a resounding 11-0 at the Ramón A. Perdomo Stadium. This victory set the tone for a weekend in which the Farmers, along with the Miners and Bravos, recorded a 2-1 record.
In an exciting match, the Farmers once again demonstrated their superiority by defeating the Miners in Bonao with a score of 6-5. Cristopher Familia was key in the victory, connecting a home run and a double, while Gilberto Jiménez contributed with two runs scored. Jorge González took the victory, consolidating Moca’s lead.
Santiago Royals Secure Semifinal Berth with Ups and Downs
The Reales de Santiago (11-6), already qualified for the semifinals, experienced a weekend of contrasts. After a defeat against the Bravos, they recovered with a solid victory over the Bravos, with an outstanding performance by Jean Henríquez.
Los Reales de Santiago, despite securing their place in the semi-finals, suffered a defeat against the Bravos. However, they recovered with a victory over the Bravos, highlighting the performance of Jean Henríquez.
Bonao Miners Spark Emotions in Puerto Plata
The Bonao Miners (8-9) offered exciting moments in Puerto Plata. A home run by Omar Meregildo in the ninth inning gave them the victory over the Atléticos, with Anderson Vargas as the winning pitcher. The Miners continued their winning streak by defeating the Atléticos, climbing to third position.
The Atléticos de Puerto Plata (9-9) achieved an important victory over the Reales de Santiago. Juan Luis Martínez shone on the mound, securing a vital triumph for his team.
The Bravos de La Vega (6-11) also had a standout weekend. Mario Germán led the victory over the Reales, while Starlin Javier and Randy Bravos drove the offense in another game.
The San Francisco Rice Growers (5-12) secured a victory over the Farmers, but closed out the weekend with a loss to the Braves.
The day left the Granjeros de Moca as leaders, followed by the Reales de Santiago. The Atléticos and the Mineros remain in the fight for a place in the semifinals. With Moca and Santiago qualified, Puerto Plata and Bonao are close to securing their place.
The semi-final will be played in a round-robin format, with six matches per team, seeking a place in the final.