Gorgeous long-haired and long-limbed cheerleaders, contests for children, contests for the fans to win a plasma TV (for men) or a washing machine (for women) while the pitcher warms up, bars and restaurants on the premises, are just some of the new features of the Dominican Winter Baseball League. Baseball games are becoming more like entertainment than sports. El Caribe reports that these changes are attracting more fans.
There are stadiums in La Romana (Francisco Micheli, home of the 2010-11 Champions, Los Toros), Santo Domingo (Quisqueya, home to the Leones del Escogido and Tigres del Licey), San Pedro de Macoris (Tetelo Vargas, 20 minutes from Juan Dolio hotels, home to the Estrellas Orientales), Santiago (Cibao, home to the Aguilas Cibaenas), San Francisco de Macoris (Julian Javier, home to the Gigantes del Cibao, and one hour from Las Terrenas, Samana hotels). Anyone interested in seeing a baseball game can take a taxi, or better yet, just invite the taxi driver to join you so he can explain the game and take you back to the hotel late in the evening. There are also many taxis waiting outside the stadiums to take people home. Check out the upcoming games at www.lidom.com.do
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