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Elephants Flex Their Muscles Yet Again: Doubleheader Sweep Extends League Lead Another Sunday, another statement from the Elephants. On May 25th, in the 12th Edition of the Veterans League "Softball, Quality of Life" Project, the Elephants tightened their grip on the league with yet another doubleheader sweep—their 13th in 20 weekends (an imposing 65% sweep rate). This juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down. The day kicked off with a nail-biter, as the Elephants edged out Jagua in a wild 19-18 thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats. But the real fireworks came in the second game, where the Elephants dismantled the Shrimpers 29-7, fueled by a jaw-dropping 16-run explosion in the seventh inning. That’s how champions make a statement. For the Shrimpers, it was a day to forget. They dropped both games and struggled mightily on defense, committing a staggering 17 errors across the doubleheader. Their bats went quiet too—just 24 hits and 11 runs combined. A 4-14 knockout loss to Jagua in the opener capped off a weekend to forget, as they now sit a distant 15 games behind the Elephants. Jagua managed to salvage a split but couldn’t make a dent in the standings, falling 18 games back after the heartbreaking loss to the Elephants. Notable Performances: Juan Miguel Machado Pérez (Elephants) continues to shine as the league’s top arm. He earned his 12th win (12-2, .857) and boasts a league-best 2.01 WHIP, solidifying his status as the ace every team fears. The Elephants are firing on all cylinders, and as the season barrels toward its final stretch, the question remains: Who can stop this juggernaut? The chase is on, but the Elephants are setting a blistering pace—catch them if you can. ⚾🔥

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. ⚾🔥

Weekend Sweep: Elephants Stampede Through Week 18 of Veterans League Play Sunday, May 4th delivered a statement from the Elephants, who once again roared through the competition in the 12th edition of the Veterans League’s “Softball, Quality of Life” Project, notching their 11th doubleheader sweep of the season. With an incredible 61.1% sweep rate across 18 weekends, the league leaders widened their already-dominant lead to 12 games over the Shrimpers and 15 over the Jagua. Game 1 saw the Elephants unleash a 16-3 knockout blow against the Shrimpers in just five innings, setting the tone for the day. They followed it up with another punishing performance, steamrolling the Jagua 17-7, also in five innings. Across both games, the Elephants racked up 38 hits and 33 runs, while committing just two errors—both in the second matchup—showcasing their blend of offensive firepower and defensive discipline. Juan Miguel Machado Pérez, the league’s southpaw sensation, continued his blistering form, picking up his 10th win of the season (10–2), good for an .833 winning percentage. His dominant outing against the Jagua further solidified his case as the top pitcher in the league. The Shrimpers, meanwhile, suffered a tough weekend, going 0-2 after falling 11-21 to Jagua in a six-inning knockout. Jagua snapped back with authority after their earlier loss, but still couldn’t close the gap in the standings. Sunday’s MVPs: Gerardo Falcón Poblet (Elephants) – a force on both sides of the ball. Máximo García Ramos (Jagua) – sparked the offense in their win over the Shrimpers. Humberto León Lezcano (Shrimpers) – a bright spot in an otherwise tough day. The league now pauses for a well-earned Mother’s Day break next weekend. Action resumes on Sunday, May 18th, as the race to the postseason heats up. Veterans League Softball: where age is just a number—and every weekend tells a story. ⚾🔥