The Gigantes del Cibao playing for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series qualified for the playoffs with a hit with full bases by Elian Herrera in the ninth inning that decided the game 3-2 against Mexico yesterday, Thursday 5 February 2015. Mexico had won its two previous games. The hit was even more dramatic because the pitcher count was three balls and two strikes. Mexico’s Tomateros de Culiacan had taken the lead in the third inning.
This is the Dominican team’s second win in the Caribbean Series.
The DR plays against Puerto Rico at 7:30pm this evening, Friday 6 February 2015.
Regardless of the outcome of the game with the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico is now eliminated. The teams that have made it through to the second round are Dominican Republic (Gigantes del Cibao), Mexico (Tomateros de Culiacan), Cuba (Vegueros de Pinar del Rio) and Venezuela (Caribes de Anzoategui).
The semi-finals will be played tomorrow, Saturday, 7 and the finals on Sunday, 8 February 2015.
http://www.listindiario.com/el-deporte/2015/2/6/355306/Dramatico-batazo-de-Herrera-clasifica-a-Republica-Dom
http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/beisbol/fotogalerias/dominicanagozasupase-galeria-2004439/