Pujols: Junior Caminero, okay after hit by pitch; DR focused on World Baseball Classic

Junior Caminero in Optimal Condition After Being Hit in the World Baseball Classic

Miami – The manager of the Dominican Republic Baseball Team, v, reported on the health status of third baseman Junior Caminero, after being hit by a pitch in the elbow during the game against the Netherlands Baseball Team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The game resulted in a knockout victory for the Dominican team, with a score of 12-1. During the post-game press conference, held at LoanDepot Park, Pujols explained that Caminero continued playing and, subsequently, hit a home run.

Caminero has been fine. You saw that he stayed in the game and then connected two hits. What he felt was more like a cramp, something normal when you get hit by a pitch in the elbow.
Manager of the Dominican Republic Baseball Team

Pujols also praised the team’s collective performance, highlighting both the offense and the work of the pitching staff, who kept the opposing team under control. The leader downplayed the significance of the victory margin, emphasizing the relevance of obtaining wins in a short-duration tournament.

In the end, it doesn’t matter if you win by knockout, by one or two runs. The important thing is to win the game.
Manager of the Dominican Republic Baseball Team

The former Major League player also highlighted the Dominican team’s attitude, assuring that the players have shown great commitment since the beginning of the tournament. Pujols reiterated that the goal of the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic is clear: to fight for the championship.