Barranquilla Caimanschampion of the Professional Baseball League of Colombia and representative of the country in the Caribbean Series 2022achieved a historic victory on the night of Monday, January 31, by overcoming 2-1 to Gigantes del Cibao of the Dominican Republic.
With this victory, the Colombian ninth reached a record of three celebrations and one defeat, for which it ensured, for the first time in history, the classification to the semifinal round.
From the first episode, alligators shone in the game that was played at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal stadium, in Santo Domingo, thanks to the great work of pitcher Fernando Pérez, who participated for five episodes.
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In the bottom of the second inning, Brayan Buelvas hit a sacrifice fly that allowed Reynaldo Rodriguez, who had been on base before, reach home plate and make it 1-0.
In the third episode, Reynaldo Rodriguez increased the Colombian advantage when towing the Taiwanese Tsung-Che Cheng.
The Dominican ninth did not know how to face the Colombian ‘pitcheo’ and only until the sixth inning was she able to discount thanks to José Siri.
In the final episodes, Gigantes managed to base various players, but all were controlled by the Caimanes defense, which was solid and confident to ensure victory.
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After the victory, the Colombian team secured in the semifinals of the Caribbean Series and cut an undefeated 15 wins to the Dominican organization.
This Tuesday, February 1, the first round of the Caribbean Series will end. Colombia will face the representative of Puerto Rico from 9:30 in the morning.
