The rain showers that have been falling in the DR in October and November have affected the Dominican Winter Baseball League Championship. The league plans to celebrate double games to catch up, but that will depend on Mother Nature letting up. Eight double game days have been programmed, but if it continues raining the question is whether triple game days will be necessary. Afternoon rains have become very common in the DR. The unusual amount of rain this late in the year is attributed to La Niña weather phenomenon. While El Niño brought drought, La Niña brings rains. Up to last night, the league has had to suspend 14 games. For up to date details on the local games, seewww.lapelota.com www.beisboldominicano.comwww.escogido-com.do www.licey.com Wednesday, 17 November 1999 programmed games are: 5pm game San Pedro de Macorís: Pollos vs. Estrellas 8 pm Santo Domingo: Aguilas vs. Licey 8 pm San Pedro de Macorís: Pollos vs. Estrellas Dominican Winter Baseball Game standing as of Tuesday, 16, 1999: Leones del Escogido 7-4 (.636) Aguilas Cibaeñas 9-6 (.643) Pollos del Cibao 3-3 (.500) -1.5 games Estrellas Orientales 4-5 (.429) 2.5 games Tigres del Licey 3-8 (.300), -3.5 games
