Women’s Softball RD: Debuts vs Brazil in Pan American Cup with Podium Ambition

Santo Domingo – The Dominican Republic’s senior women’s softball national team begins its participation in the Pan American Softball Cup this Tuesday. The debut will be against Brazil at the Luis Escobar Pocaterra stadium in Montería, Colombia, at 3:00 p.m. (local time). After the first match, the Dominican team will face Cuba in their second commitment of the opening day. The team will seek a solid start in Group B, where Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and the U.S. Virgin Islands also compete.

Leader’s Statements

We trust in the quality of our players. We have a balanced team that can aim for the podium in this event.

Juan José BritoThe team leader, Juan José Brito, expressed optimism about the possibilities of the Dominican team. Brito also highlighted that this tournament will serve as preparation for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games, where the country will be the host and will seek the highest honors. On Saturday the 28th, at 10:30 in the morning, the Dominican team will continue its participation against the Virgin Islands. On Sunday they will close the regular round against Mexico at 9:00 in the morning at the José Gabriel Amín Manzur stadium, the main venue of the event.

Team Template

The national team has the following players:

• Pitchers: Anyela Gómez, Melody Vizcaíno, Eduardo Rocha and Cauris Rincón.
• Catchers: Alondra Vásquez and Yisel Sánchez (also at first base).
• Infield: Anabel Ulloa, Leah Brito, Felicia De los Santos, Yanela Gómez and Divina Checo.
• Outfield: Brianna Estévez, Emmy Segura, Claudia Santana and Marianny Caso.
• Reserves: Massiel Heredia, Katherine Sugilio, Deyki Dotel and Abigail Luis.

Brito assured that the team combines youth, experience and a strong motivation to achieve positive results. The coaching staff is in Colombia playing friendly matches against the local team and the Cuban team. In addition to competing for a medal, the Dominican team seeks to improve its position in the world ranking of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and secure its classification for upcoming regional and international events.