Softbol Veteranos Season 12 Week 22

Jaguas Roar Back with Doubleheader Sweep to Snatch Second Place

SANTO DOMINGO – June 8, 2025
The 22nd round of the Veterans League’s 12th Edition – “Softball, Quality of Life” Project brought a shake-up in the standings and a show of strength from a team on the rise.

The Jaguas came out swinging and never looked back, delivering a decisive doubleheader sweep—their second in the last 11 weeks—to leapfrog the Shrimpers and claim sole possession of second place. Although both teams share identical win-loss records, the Jaguas edge ahead with a 12-10 head-to-head advantage.

They opened the day with a gritty 13-10 victory over the Shrimpers, then stunned the league-leading Elephants with a commanding 12-5 win, snapping the leaders’ momentum in style. The Jaguas were on fire offensively, collecting 46 hits across both games, while their defense sparkled with just one error on the day.

Meanwhile, the Shrimpers continued to slide, dropping both contests and losing critical ground in the playoff race. The Elephants, despite splitting their doubleheader, remain firmly entrenched at the top with an 18-game cushion, but their aura of invincibility took a hit.

Standout Player of the Day:
Osvaldo Estable, Jaguas’ resilient right-hander, turned in a gutsy performance—earning the win in Game 1 and sealing the save in Game 2. While his overall season stats (9-17, .346 win rate) may not jump off the page, Estable now leads the league in saves (3) and showed flashes of clutch potential when it mattered most.

Adding an international flair to the action, students from SUNY Oneonta (State University of New York at Oneonta) once again visited the field, joining the fun with some swings of their own and generously donating softballs to support the program—further strengthening the league’s mission of camaraderie, sport, and community.

With the Jaguas heating up and playoff positioning tightening, all eyes now turn to the final stretch—where every inning counts and underdogs are proving they still have plenty of bite. ⚾🔥