Rays and Red Sox Celebrate Baseball's Global Appeal in Dominican Republic

The exhibition games underscore the deep ties between Major League Baseball and the Dominican Republic, featuring cultural exchanges and community celebrations.

The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox played the first of two exhibition games in the Dominican Republic, celebrating the deep connection between the country and Major League Baseball.
Rays and Red Sox players, including Dominican natives, expressed immense pride and joy in playing in front of their home crowd and sharing their culture with teammates.
The event featured cultural exchanges, such as Rafael Devers guiding his Red Sox teammates through Dominican culture and both teams participating in local baseball activities with children.
The series is part of MLB's World Tour, aimed at connecting players with their roots and showcasing baseball's global appeal.
Fans in the Dominican Republic and in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where a large Dominican community resides, celebrated the occasion with watch parties and community events.