LIDOM and LVBP baseball seasons begin with historic performances

The 2026-2027 winter baseball season has commenced across the Caribbean with notable performances in the Dominican Republic (LIDOM) and Venezuela (LVBP).

In the Dominican Republic, Tigres del Licey secured a dominant 12-2 victory over Leones del Escogido. The game was highlighted by MLB prospect Jesús Madé, who became the 29th player in league history to hit a home run in his first career plate appearance. Teammate Kevin Alcántara also excelled, recording three hits. Meanwhile, Gigantes del Cibao defeated Águilas Cibaeñas 4-1, led by Wily Peralta’s five-inning performance and a two-run home run from Carlos Jorge. Estrellas Orientales also opened their season with an 11-0 shutout against Toros del Este.

In the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP), Caribes de Anzoátegui and Tigres de Aragua have taken early leads in the standings. Caribes secured their third consecutive win by defeating Tiburones de La Guaira 15-5, a game featuring a milestone 400th career hit for outfielder Herlis Rodríguez. Tigres de Aragua also earned a victory in extra innings against Navegantes del Magallanes.