SANTO DOMINGO. – The Leones del Escogido celebrated their 18th championship with a triumphant caravan that toured several of the main avenues and streets of the capital, accompanied by thousands of fans who joined the celebration along the way.
The parade started at 3:00 p.m. from the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, advancing along Tiradentes Avenue to John F. Kennedy Avenue, extending towards the east end of the city and crossing Josefa Brea Street, as well as Mexico and Máximo Gómez Avenues.
Subsequently, the tour headed south of Santo Domingo, reaching the capital’s malecón and continuing along Abraham Lincoln Avenue, then returning to John F. Kennedy with a final destination back to the Quisqueya Stadium, where the caravan concluded after 7:00 p.m.
During the journey, the entourage made up of players, coaching staff, directors, family members, the mascot Rufo, and general staff of the national two-time champions was accompanied by a large number of vehicles and motorcycles with followers waving red flags and celebrating enthusiastically through the capital’s streets.
The celebration was led by leader Ramón Santiago, general manager Carlos Peña, and outstanding players such as Sócrates Brito, Franchy Cordero, Héctor Rodríguez, Yamaico Navarro, José Marmolejos, and Jimmy Paredes, among other protagonists of the conquest of the 18th crown.
Also part of the celebration were senior executives from the Escogido Baseball Club, including its president Eduardo Najri; Executive Vice President and Treasurer Fernando Armenteros, and director José Miguel Bonetti Du Breil.
After the celebration, the Leones del Escogido are now focusing their preparation on the Caribbean Series, for which they will travel to Mexico between this Friday and Saturday, with the aim of conquering the two-time championship of the regional tournament, adding their sixth Caribbean title and contributing the number 24 crown for the Dominican Republic.
The parade started at 3:00 p.m. from the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, advancing along Tiradentes Avenue to John F. Kennedy Avenue, extending towards the east end of the city and crossing Josefa Brea Street, as well as Mexico and Máximo Gómez Avenues.
