Storm Melissa causes postponement of Friday's games in LIDOM

Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) announced the complete suspension of the games scheduled for this Friday, due to the indirect effects of Tropical Storm Melissa, which continues to affect various areas of the national territory.

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The measure was adopted in response to the recommendations of the meteorological and emergency authorities, as well as due to the current conditions of the stadiums, after the league delegates confirmed that several playing fields are not suitable for the celebration of the matches. According to reports from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Melissa could become a hurricane between the night of this Friday and Saturday, increasing the risk of heavy rains, wind gusts, and possible flooding. The suspended day included the following matchups:

• Gigantes del Cibao vs. Toros del Este, at Julián Javier Stadium in San Francisco de Macorís (7:00 p.m.)
• Leones del Escogido vs. Águilas Cibaeñas, at Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium in Santo Domingo (7:15 p.m.)
• Estrellas Orientales vs. Tigres del Licey, at Tetelo Vargas Stadium in San Pedro de Macorís (7:30 p.m.)

This represents the third consecutive day that LIDOM is forced to postpone due to the adverse weather conditions generated by Melissa. The league reported that the new dates for the matches will be announced soon, once the weather and ground conditions allow it, in coordination with the teams involved. LIDOM reiterated its commitment to the safety of players, fans and stadium staff, while urging the population to remain attentive to official information issued by emergency agencies.