HOLY SUNDAY. The Cabirma Royals announced their first softball classic, which will be in the flat mode, will compete for the Christmas Confraternity cup, will have a cash prize of RD$200,000.00; It will take place on December 21 and 22 and will be dedicated to Anselmo Batista, former leader of Asoprosado, “a clear promoter of the sport of friendship and family.”
The Most Valuable Player and the Most Outstanding Pitcher will also receive cash prizes, announced Tommy Rivera, who is president of the organizing committee, while identifying the 10 teams that have so far confirmed their participation.
Among these teams are Mellos Softbol Club, Cansino II, Team Rubio LKP, Team Compadres, Las Américas LKP, Team Picota, Panda Team, Team Barry Power, the Pitbulls of Venezuela and Team Alma Rosa.
He said that he hopes to complete 12 teams to make four groups of three, which will play in a league style, the group winners will go to the semifinal round and the two winners in a match under the “Sudden Death” system will compete for the grand prize of RD$200,000. pesos with 00/100.
The president of the organizing committee, Rivera pointed out that, with the dedication to Anselmo, the first generation that led softball in the Santo Domingo province is recognized, which was considered, in addition to his valuable contributions so that the discipline reached a boom in the jurisdiction. .
He also announced a special recognition for Jackson De la Cruz, who has earned a space among the players and fans, “for his charisma and his jovial way of enjoying each match.”
He indicated that next week he will call the teams to hold a meeting, where the preliminary rosters will be presented, which will be made official 72 hours before the start of the tournament.
“It will be a great event, there is a lot of expectation due to the level of the teams, the sporting rivalry between these teams causes players and fans to be interested in the tournament, which is projected to be of a high competitive level.
