Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido Win 2025 Caribbean Series with Historic One-Hitter

The Leones secured their fifth title in tournament history, defeating Mexico's Charros de Jalisco 1-0 in Mexicali.

Leones del Escogido pitcher Esmil Rogers led the Dominican Republic to victory with a six-inning one-hit performance, earning tournament MVP honors.
The game's only run came in the third inning after three consecutive walks by Mexico's Manny Bañuelos, followed by a groundout from Robinson Canó that scored Junior Lake.
Leones relievers Joe Corbett, Ulises Joaquín, and Jimmy Cordero combined for three hitless innings, with Cordero securing his second save of the series.
The Dominican Republic extended its record to 23 total Caribbean Series championships, the most by any country in the tournament's history.
The next Caribbean Series will take place in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2026, followed by Hermosillo, Mexico, in 2027, and Miami in 2028.