{"id":111844,"date":"2026-03-07T00:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T04:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/dominican-republic-crushes-nicaragua-with-home-runs-by-caminero-rodriguez-and-cruz\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T00:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T04:04:51","slug":"dominican-republic-crushes-nicaragua-with-home-runs-by-caminero-rodriguez-and-cruz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/dominican-republic-crushes-nicaragua-with-home-runs-by-caminero-rodriguez-and-cruz\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic crushes Nicaragua with home runs by Caminero, Rodr\u00edguez, and Cruz"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dominican Republic Debuts Powerfully in the 2026 World Baseball Classic<\/h2>\n\nMiami<\/b> \u2013 The Dominican Republic national team began its journey in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a resounding 12-3 victory over Nicaragua. The match, played at loanDepot park in Miami, demonstrated the offensive strength of the Dominican team, which featured home runs by Junior Caminero, Julio Rodr\u00edguez, and Oneil Cruz.\n\nBefore an audience of 35,127 fans, the Dominican team reacted after a challenging start, imposing their offensive power with a total of 14 hits.\n\nThe decisive moment of the game came in the sixth inning, when Junior Caminero hit a home run that broke the tie at three runs, putting the Dominicans ahead 5-3.\n\n\n
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IT’S GONE \ud83d\ude24
JUNIOR CAMINERO IS AN ELECTRIC FACTORY \u26a1\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/SCOYIV7yg4<\/a><\/p>\u2014 World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\nSubsequently, in the eighth inning, Julio Rodr\u00edguez hit a long home run to left field, followed by a home run by Oneil Cruz to right field, with two runners on base, extending the lead to 10-3.\n\n\n

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Juliooooooo \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8
Julio Rodr\u00edguez ties the game for Team Dominican Republic! pic.twitter.com\/aJPuhmnCdk<\/a><\/p>\u2014 World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\nThe Dominican offense continued its production, with a double by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., which further increased the difference, and Julio Rodr\u00edguez driving in the twelfth run of the game.\n\nThe performance of the relief pitching was crucial in securing the victory. The Dominican relievers kept the Nicaraguan offense at bay for seven innings, without allowing any runs.\n\n\n

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\u00a1Oneil Cruz se une a la fiesta! \u00a1HR al segundo piso! \u26be\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25

\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 Rep\u00fablica Dominicana 10-3 Nicaragua \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee
\u00a1Sigue el partido EN VIVO! \ud83d\udc47https:\/\/t.co\/jYvK5e4g0D<\/a>

\u26be\ufe0f: @mlb<\/a>
x @CapitalOne<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/paZGbBlUp0<\/a><\/p>\u2014 MLB Espa\u00f1ol (@mlbespanol) March 7, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\nWith this victory, the Dominican Republic starts its participation in the tournament on the right foot. The team will rest this Saturday and will face the Netherlands on Sunday at noon.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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