Soto, Machado and Caminero lead Dominican Republic’s beating against Tigers

ByDavid Mitchell
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The Dominicans made the fans in the Quisqueya Stadium vibrate by hitting two home runs in the Quisqueyan victory against Detroit.

The Dominican Republic did not disappoint in its exhibition game debut en route to the World Classicafter crushing by a score of 12 runs to 4, to the tune of 19 hits, among which three consecutive home runs stood out that accentuated a five-run rally produced in the fourth inning by the home team.

Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Junior Caminero combined to hit three home runs in a row and set the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadiumwhich received for the first time its baseball team that will begin the route to the crown of the World Classic next March 6 when he faces Nicaragua.

The euphoria of the public present accentuated a match that, despite not having weight in a standings, does have historical significance for the country that for 20 years had longed for the opportunity to see its stars in uniform on its territory.

Among the most notable players of the match were Fernando Tatis Jr.who went 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and 1 scored, as well as a transfer. Juan Sotowho delivered 2 hits in 4 at-bats, including a home run, 3 RBIs and 1 run scored, Manny Machado 2-1 with a home run, RBI and 2 runs scored, Junior Caminero who had 4 hits in 4 plate appearances, including home runs, an RBI and 2 runs scored.

For the Detroit Tigers, Kevin McGonigle He went perfect with a home run and 2 more hits in 3 at-bats, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored, he was the most outstanding man for the offense.

How did they score?

The Dominican team had a difficult start, finding themselves behind from the first pitch of the game, which was returned for a home run by McGonigle against the launches of Luis Severino. The Tigers They would make the score 3-0 with 2 more scores at the top of the second episode, to which the Dominicans would respond in the same inning with three scores to tie the match.

Severino He left the mound after 2 episodes of 5 hits, 3 earned runs allowed and 2 strikeouts.

detroit took control again in the fourth inning with an unearned run that went to the count of Dennis Santana. It was then when the Dominican offense exploded with 5 runs, led by the 3 consecutive home runs of Soto, Machado and Wayfarer.

Winning 8 rounds to 4, the Dominicans would score 3 runs again in the bottom of the fifth inning and one more in the bottom of the sixth.

Next commitment

The Dominican Republic and the Tigers They will meet again for a second match this Wednesday, March 4 at the same venue, starting at 3:05 PM (2:05 PM ET).

After that second match, the Dominicans will leave for Miami to continue their preparation at loanDepot Park, before their debut in the Classic Baseball World Cup against Nicaragua on Friday, March 6.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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