Softbol Veteranos Season 12 Week 19
Veterans League May 18th Recap: Elephants Steamroll to Another Sweep, Jagua Slide Continues
Another weekend, another dominant showing by the Elephants. On Sunday, May 18th, the reigning powerhouse of the Veterans League’s “Softball, Quality of Life” 12th edition flexed their muscles yet again, securing their 12th doubleheader sweep of the season. That’s a scorching 66.7% sweep rate—proof that this team is in a class of its own.
Game 1 had the Elephants digging deep, clawing back for a 16-15 thriller over the Shrimpers, showing championship resolve under pressure. They followed that with an absolute dismantling of Jagua, a 19-4 knockout in just five innings that left no doubt about who rules the diamond.
Jagua, meanwhile, continued to struggle mightily, dropping both games by knockout for the eighth time this season—a tough stat that underscores their 44.4% double-defeat rate in weekend play. They fell 17-7 to the Shrimpers in the opener, extending their deficit to 17 games behind the Elephants in the standings. The Shrimpers, despite their own loss to the Elephants, remain 13 games out of first place—a distant second.
Standout Performers:
Luis Orlando Valladares (Jagua, V2) – earned MVP honors despite the tough day.
Humberto León Lezcano (Shrimpers, V3) – a consistent spark for his squad.
Juan Miguel Machado Pérez (Elephants) – the undisputed ace of the league, notching his 11th win (11-2, .846) while maintaining a league-best 2.07 WHIP. He’s the pitcher every team fears, and the one every contender will have to get through.
The Elephants are on an unstoppable march, while the Shrimpers and Jagua scramble to keep pace. As the season barrels toward its final stretch, all eyes are on the Elephants—the team to beat in Veterans League softball. ⚾🔥