{"id":117582,"date":"2026-05-01T04:59:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/fedom-inaugurates-double-a-youth-league-tribute-to-nelson-cruz-and-talent-projection\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T04:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:59:39","slug":"fedom-inaugurates-double-a-youth-league-tribute-to-nelson-cruz-and-talent-projection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/fedom-inaugurates-double-a-youth-league-tribute-to-nelson-cruz-and-talent-projection\/","title":{"rendered":"Fedom Inaugurates Double A Youth League: Tribute to Nelson Cruz and Talent Projection"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>National Juvenile Baseball League Double A Opens<\/h2>\n\nThe Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom) officially launched the first edition of the Double A National Youth Baseball League, in an event held at the IPL Academy complex and dedicated to former Major League player Nelson Cruz.\n\nThe opening day was full of action, with the Go-Chiqui, Warriors de Santiago, Halcones del Sur, and Guerreros de Guerra teams obtaining victories.\n\nGo-Chiqui, representing Monse\u00f1or Nouel, defeated Titanes del Este with a score of 10-0, thanks to the outstanding performance of pitcher Ediel Ponce de la Rosa, who pitched seven 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 prevailed 6-0 over Guardians of the East. The most contested match of the day saw the War Warriors defeat the Patriots of San Crist\u00f3bal with a score of 6-5.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\nThe opening ceremony included 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 officials&#8217; commitment. The event was attended by important authorities, including the vice ministers Franklin de la Mota and Leopoldo Portes Soler, as well as leaders and personalities of national baseball.\n\nNelson Cruz made the ceremonial pitch, with Portes Soler as the batter and De la Mota as the catcher.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tournament Format<\/h2>\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 in 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>National Juvenile Baseball League Double A Opens The Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom) officially launched the first edition of the Double A National Youth Baseball League, in an event held at the IPL Academy complex and dedicated to former Major League player Nelson Cruz. 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