{"id":230418,"date":"2025-01-30T04:33:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T08:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=230418"},"modified":"2025-01-30T08:14:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T12:14:36","slug":"a-classic-for-the-ages-15-reasons-the-licey-escogido-series-will-always-be-unforgettable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2025\/01\/30\/a-classic-for-the-ages-15-reasons-the-licey-escogido-series-will-always-be-unforgettable\/","title":{"rendered":"A classic for the ages: 15 reasons the Licey-Escogido Series will always be unforgettable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ling Alm\u00e1nzar lists in N Digital 15 reasons why the recently ended Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship was memorable and one of the most exciting of all times. He shares videos in his review to substantiate his points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almanzar writes that the recent Licey-Escogido series in the Dominican Baseball League (Lidom) was nothing short of a roller coaster of emotions, making it one of the most memorable in the league\u2019s history. The seven-game series was a battle of titans, leaving fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 15 reasons why the series was \u201ca roller coaster of emotions\u201d and will be remembered for years to come:
\u2022 Caminero\u2019s dramatic homerun: Junior Caminero\u2019s walk-off home run in the ninth inning was one of the most dramatic in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Brito\u2019s game-saving catch: S\u00f3crates Brito made an incredible catch in right field to seal the victory in one of the games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Full stadiums: Every game was played in front of a packed house at Quisqueya Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Asencio\u2019s rare blown save: Jairo Asencio, the usually reliable closer for Licey, gave up the unforgettable home run to Caminero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u2019s \u201cGustavazo\u201d: Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u2019s dramatic ninth-inning home run tied the game and extended the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Montero\u2019s redemption: Rafael Montero, who gave up N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u2019s home run, bounced back to dominate in Game 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Pujols\u2019 bat controversy: Licey manager Albert Pujols questioned the legality of Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez\u2019s bat, leading to a fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Marathon games: Two games went into extra innings, with one lasting 14 innings and the other 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 P\u00e9rez\u2019s clutch performance: Andrew P\u00e9rez pitched a scoreless 14th inning with the bases loaded to give Licey the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cueto\u2019s error: Johnny Cueto\u2019s throwing error in the fifth inning of Game 7 led to a four-run rally for Licey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Rojas\u2019 great catch: Johan Rojas made a spectacular catch in center field to help the Leones tie the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Post-game celebrations: The television broadcast switched to the Escogido team\u2019s celebration after their victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Pujols\u2019 sportsmanship: Despite the loss, Pujols showed great sportsmanship by embracing a Licey coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 David Ortiz\u2019s influence: David Ortiz played a role in motivating the Leones and stirred up social media with his comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Consecutive losses: Licey never won two consecutive games against Escogido in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in Spanish:
N Digital <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 January 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ling Alm\u00e1nzar lists in N Digital 15 reasons why the recently ended Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship was memorable and one of the most exciting of all times. He shares videos in his review to substantiate his points. Almanzar writes that the recent Licey-Escogido series in the Dominican Baseball League (Lidom) was nothing short of … <\/p>\n

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