Abinader will throw the first pitch in the opening game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader will throw the first pitch in the opening game of the World Baseball Classic, as part of the ceremony that will officially launch the important sporting event. The act is scheduled for 8:00 PM, prior to the start of the match between the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, which will mark the opening of the tournament that brings together the main baseball teams in the world.

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The Dominican president’s participation in the ceremony highlights the country’s support for baseball, considered the sport with the greatest tradition and roots among Dominicans. The World Baseball Classic brings together outstanding players from Major League Baseball and professional leagues from different countries, becoming one of the most anticipated events by baseball fans worldwide.