La Vega wins FEDOM U8 National Baseball Championship

The La Vega representative team secured an undefeated victory at the VIII National U8 Championship, known as the ‘Copa Edwin Encarnación’. The final match took place at the Tito Pereyra Stadium in Santo Domingo, where La Vega defeated San Cristóbal with a score of 6-2.

Organized by the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM), the tournament featured 64 teams. Puerto Plata claimed third place after defeating Villa La Mata de Cotuí 4-3. Yaniel Montero, a center fielder for La Vega, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

FEDOM President Juan Núñez highlighted the importance of such developmental events for the sport in the Dominican Republic, noting the high level of family engagement and participation from various regional teams.