Thursday, october 26, 2023.- The Dominican Republic secured fifth place in Pan American Baseball by defeating Cuba 5-4 in the last inning, igniting the enthusiasm of the Dominican fans at the Centro de Béisbol y Sóftbol at Cerrillos.

The battle for the fifth spot could have been a game to fulfill the competition's protocol, but that was far from the truth. Both teams gave it their all to secure victory, and in this context, it was the Dominican Republic that deserved the win.

Cuba took an early lead with two runs by Roel Santos. The Dominican Republic felt the blow but responded by narrowing the gap before the end of the first inning.

In the following inning, the Cuban team extended its lead, making it 4-1. However, the Dominican Republic managed to score twice in the third and fourth innings, bringing the score to 4-3 and closing the gap. In the following inning, the Cuban team extended its lead, making it 4-1. However, the Dominican Republic managed to score twice in the third and fourth innings, bringing the score to 4-3 and closing the gap.

It was in the final moments of the seventh inning that the Dominican Republic turned around a challenging match, always coming from behind, to secure the victory and claim fifth place in Pan American Baseball.

Written by Ernesto Bustos B - María Fernanda Pavez; Translated by Felipe Vergara / Santiago 2023 via Photosport
Photo by Sebastian Nanco / Santiago 2023 via Photosport