{"id":117524,"date":"2026-04-29T22:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/fedom-inaugurates-double-a-youth-league-tribute-to-nelson-cruz-and-young-talent\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T22:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T02:11:25","slug":"fedom-inaugurates-double-a-youth-league-tribute-to-nelson-cruz-and-young-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/fedom-inaugurates-double-a-youth-league-tribute-to-nelson-cruz-and-young-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Fedom Inaugurates Double A Youth League: Tribute to Nelson Cruz and Young Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fedom Inaugurates Double A Youth Baseball League Dedicated to Nelson Cruz<\/h2>\n\n\nThe IPL Academy complex was the setting for the inauguration of the first edition of the Double A National Youth Baseball League, organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation. The event paid tribute to the outstanding former Major League player, Nelson Cruz.\n\nThe opening day was full of action, with several teams demonstrating their potential from the start. The Go-Chiqui, Warriors de Santiago, Halcones del Sur, and Guerreros de Guerra teams achieved victories in their respective matches.\n\nGo-Chiqui, representing Monse\u00f1or Nouel, defeated Titanes del Este 10-0. The pitcher Ediel Ponce de la Rosa had an outstanding performance, pitching seven complete innings, allowing only four hits and striking out nine batters.\n\nIn other results, the Santiago Warriors defeated Dream Big from the National District 6-4, while the Southern Hawks beat Guardians of the East 6-0. The most contested match of the day saw the War Warriors defeat the Patriots of San Cristobal with a score of 6-5.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Ceremony<\/h3>\n\n\nThe opening ceremony featured a parade led by flag bearers from the Dominican Republic Army and the First Brigade band, followed by the presentation of the eight participating teams.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>We want these talents to have a second chance and not abandon their dreams.<\/p><cite>Juan N\u00fa\u00f1ez Nepomuceno, President of Fedom<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nThe sports oath was taken by Miguel Javier Grull\u00f3n, from Guerreros de Guerra, while referee Richard Paulino was in charge of the commitment of officials. The event was attended by important authorities and personalities of national baseball.\n\nNelson Cruz made the ceremonial pitch, accompanied by Portes Soler as the batter and De la Mota as the catcher.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournament Format<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Double A Youth League will have eight teams divided into two groups. The games will be played in doubleheaders on Wednesdays and Fridays, with seven innings, at different venues across the country.\n\nWith this initiative, Fedom reaffirms its commitment to the development of Dominican youth baseball and the projection of new talents.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fedom Inaugurates Double A Youth Baseball League Dedicated to Nelson Cruz The IPL Academy complex was the setting for the inauguration of the first edition of the Double A National Youth Baseball League, organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation. The event paid tribute to the outstanding former Major League player, Nelson Cruz. 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