Softbol Veteranos Season 12 Week 14

Sunday, April 6 — Veterans League, “Softball, Quality of Life” Project

It was a rollercoaster Sunday in the 14th journey of the 12th edition of the Veterans League, where all three squads split their doubleheaders, keeping the standings frozen in time. Or as the saying goes, “el cuartico se quedó igualito.” But make no mistake—this week delivered drama, heroics, and highlight-reel performances.

The Shrimpers of Veterans 3 started their day strong, taking down the Jaguas (V2) 16–12 in a solid team effort. But their hopes of gaining ground were dashed in a slugfest with the league-leading Elephants (V1), falling just short in a heart-pounding 20–22 battle. The Shrimpers came within inches of knocking the Elephants out early in the 5th but couldn’t land the final blow.

Meanwhile, the Jaguas (V2) were staring down the barrel of their sixth straight doubleheader defeat, but they flipped the script in dramatic fashion during the final game of the day. Trailing 12–15 in the sixth inning, they “sacaron el juego literalmente del congelador”—pulling the win from the freezer with a stunning extra-innings comeback, ultimately toppling the Elephants 16–15. It was a much-needed morale booster for a team still trying to claw its way out of the cellar.

Despite the stumble, the Elephants (V1) maintain a comfortable cushion at the top, now holding an 8-game lead over the Shrimpers (V3) and a 10-game gap over the Jaguas (V2). But Sunday’s scare reminded everyone that no lead is ever fully safe in this league.

The day’s MVPs? Ernesto Sandoval was a force for the Elephants, showing his trademark grit and hustle, while Daniel Díaz lit it up for the Shrimpers, earning top honors in both of his team’s matchups.

With just a few weeks left, the Veterans League is heating up—stay tuned as the race tightens and legends are made.