Mexico Defeats Dominican Champions to Reach Caribbean Series Final
In a thrilling semifinal matchup, Mexico Verde triumphed over the Dominican Republic, the reigning champions, securing their place in the Caribbean Series final. The game took place at the Panamericano Baseball Stadium in Guadalajara, where Mexico Verde won decisively with a score of 9-4.
Match Overview
This victory marks the second consecutive win for the Tomateros de Culiacán, who came from behind to defeat the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Republic. In the previous game, Mexico Verde also made an impressive comeback, winning 10-7 against the same team.
Game Highlights
- David Reyes started as the pitcher for Mexico Verde.
- Franchy Cordero and Sócrates Brito scored the first two runs for the Dominican Republic.
- Oscar de la Cruz pitched initially for the Dominican side.
- Mexico Verde displayed resilience, scoring three runs in the fourth inning.
- Kenny Hernández entered as relief but allowed a three-run home run to Estevan Florial.
In the sixth inning, Mexico added two more runs, with contributions from Luis Verdugo and Alí Solís. Despite facing a loaded situation, reliever Sasagi Sánchez allowed a bases-loaded walk, resulting in the third Dominican run.
Final Inning Rally
Mexico Verde dominated the seventh, delivering a remarkable rally with four additional runs scored by Allen Córdoba, Yadir Drake, Víctor Mendoza, and Joey Meneses. The only run for the Dominican team in the later innings came from Gustavo Núñez’s single in the eighth.
Winning Dynamics
Anthony Gose, the winning pitcher, proved instrumental in securing the victory for Mexico Verde, while Kenny Hernández took the loss for the Dominican team. The final scoreline reflects not only the tactical superiority of Mexico Verde but also their ability to adapt under pressure.
Next Steps
Following this match, Mexico Verde will advance to compete in the Caribbean Series final, aiming to capture the championship title. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic will reflect on their performance in the tournament.
| Inning | Mexico Verde | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 4 |
With this victory, Mexico Verde not only showcases their talent but also builds momentum heading into the final showdown of the Caribbean Series.
