The team from the province of Peravia (Baní) became the champion of the great Robinson Canó Cup, after disposing of San Pedro de Macorís with a score of 20 laps to 15 in the final match of the third National U-12 Baseball Tournament. , an event that was successfully held in this city.
In a clash full of alternatives, which had several leadership changes, the banilejos deployed a great offensive, mainly in the second part of it to leave the petromacorisanos on the way in the contest organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation, which is chaired by Juan Núñez Nepomuceno.
With great gallantry, the children of Baní recovered from a thick rally of nine laps that San Pedro scored in the second act, they turned the scoreboard, an advantage that they did not lose in the rest of the day. The contest had a special dedication to Mr. Radhamés González, Director of Omsa.
For the southerners, it is the first crown they win in this important category, while San Pedro loses the scepter they had achieved last year in San Francisco de Macorís. Also in a U-12 event last year they had occupied the sub championship.
Aron Guerrero was the winning pitcher and Emmanuel Jiménez was the loser. Ubel Guerrero went 3-for-4, homered and drove in six runs, Yohendry Guerrero went 2-for-3, both homers, drove in three and Gilbert Arias went 4-for-4, which included a double.
For the losers, Emmanuel Castro went 3-4, among his hits he hit a home run, José Jacobo tripled and singled.
Santiago achieves the bronze
Likewise, Santiago defeated the Duarte Province 9 laps by 8 to obtain the bronze medal.
Javier Grullón was the winning pitcher and Luis Jiménez the loser. Alvin Liberato made the save. The best offensive players for Santiago were Grullón, homer and double, Liberato and Raulin Javier one tubey each. For the losers, Endry Rosa went 3-3, Jian Then 1-2.
Núñez highlights existing material
Likewise, Núñez Nepomuceno, president of Fedobe, highlighted the great quality shown by the vast majority of the 270 children who participated in the event and represented 17 provinces and already highlighted the fact that the Dominican Republic will take a very competitive team to the U Baseball World Cup. -12 to be held from July 29 to August 8 in China, Taipei.
“The celebration of this tournament helped us to identify the children, 60 in total, that in a few days we will be convening for the baseball pre-selection that will begin training to participate in the important event,” he explained.
He stressed that the contest was so well organized that other Major League players have already been motivated to also have their cup that identifies them, be it the U-6, U-8, U-10, U-14, whatever they prefer.
He was especially grateful to Robinson Canó and the RC22 Foundation for helping to set up the tournament and trusting in Fedobe so that it was held the way it was.
Director of the Omsa makes the first pitching
On his side, Radhamés González, director of the OMSA, congratulated the Dominican Baseball Federation and its directors because they strive for children to continue playing sports, they give them great importance, they encourage them to continue their practices, “he said.
“These children will be the good players of the future, they are the ones who will maintain the great name that baseball has in the Major Leagues and in just a few minutes you can see the good talent that exists,” said González.
Obed Most Valuable Warrior.
While Obed Guerrero, one of the main heroes of Baní was the Most Valuable, while. Jairo Dumé was the champion manager.