The Caribbean Series 2025 concluded with a thrilling final showdown, crowning its champion. Despite a strong performance throughout the tournament, Mexico’s journey ended in a tight contest against the Dominican Republic. In the ultimate face-off between Mexico and the Dominican Republic, it was the Dominicans who emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win, claiming the coveted title in this prestigious regional baseball competition.
After navigating the round robin stage, which saw Japan’s elimination as a guest team, and the semi-finals where Mexico triumphed over Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic defeated Venezuela, everything culminated in the final game.
Dominican Republic Secures the Caribbean Series Title
Leones del Escogido brought the Caribbean Series title back to the Dominican Republic, marking their nation’s first victory since 2023 when Leones del Licey last achieved the honor. This win also served as redemption for their previous final against a Mexican team. In a memorable 2018 final that stretched to 18 innings, they were defeated by Yaquis de Obregón.
Under the guidance of manager Albert Pujols, the team defeated an undefeated Mexico to secure their fifth Caribbean Series championship. This victory solidifies their position as one of the most successful franchises in the tournament’s history. They now share the third spot for most titles alongside Criollos de Caguas and Cangrejos de Santurce, trailing only Águilas Cibaeñas with six titles and Tigres del Licey, the record holder with 11 championships.
In this championship run, the Dominican Republic started strong with a 2-0 victory over Venezuela. They followed this with a dominant 12-1 win against Japan. However, their momentum slowed towards the end of the round robin, suffering defeats against Mexico (0-2) and Puerto Rico (7-10). Nevertheless, they showcased their resilience and quality in the semi-finals, overcoming Venezuela in a dramatic extra-innings game with a 5-4 victory.
