DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

On Saturday, 9 March 2024, the Boston Red Sox faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first of two exhibition games played at the Quisqueya Stadium in Santo Domingo. The ball park had been upgraded to Major League standards with regards to the infield, the pitching mound, and the area around home plate.

Dominican fans filled the stadium to watch the MLB games with many Dominican players in action. Enmanuel Valdez hit a home run in the sixth inning, and the losing pitcher was also a Dominican, Yoniel Curet. Curiously, Curet, who only pitched two innings, and gave up two hits, one earned run, and no bases on balls, also struck out six batters. Rafael Devers, the All Star third baseman for the Sox went 1-3, and Jose Siri, also a Dominican, went 1-3 for Tamba Bay.

Cedanne Rafaela, from Curacao was outstanding as he hit 1-3 and drove in 2 runs...