Softbol Veteranos Season 12 Week 12

March 23rd, Veterans League — “Softball, Quality of Life” Project

The Elephants of Veterans 1 continue to stomp their way through the 12th edition of the Veterans League, adding another clean sweep to their already dominant resume. Sunday’s doubleheader victory marked their seventh sweep in 12 weekends, bringing their success rate to a commanding 58.3% and extending their lead at the top of the standings to seven games over their nearest rivals, the Shrimpers of Veterans 3.

The afternoon’s highlight came in dramatic walk-off fashion, as the Elephants edged out the Shrimpers 7–6 in a classic showdown that had fans on their feet. The Shrimpers, who earlier in the day cruised to a 16–9 win over the Jaguas of Veterans 2, looked poised for the upset after a four-run explosion in the top of the seventh inning gave them a narrow lead. But the Elephants, true to form, roared back in the bottom half—plating two runs and sealing the game with ice in their veins.

On the mound, it was a battle of aces. Juan Miguel Machado Pérez improved his season record to 5–1, calmly handling the pressure to outduel Jorge Sánchez Rodríguez, who now sits at 5–6 after a valiant effort in defeat. Machado’s poise and consistency continue to anchor the Elephants’ championship push.

Elsewhere, it was a day to forget for the Jaguas, who dropped both of their Sunday matchups and slid back into the cellar of the standings—now eight games behind the league leaders. Their struggles leave little margin for error as the season enters its final stretch.

With the Elephants firing on all cylinders, the rest of the field has their work cut out. But in the Veterans League, anything can happen—and the next showdown is always just one swing away from turning the tide.