Friday, May 22, 2026

Ulises Joaquín makes Citi Field vibrate and twerks doing the Team Fruta sign

New York.– Dominican pitcher Ulises Joaquín, from the Tigres del Licey, stole the show during the highly anticipated Showdown between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, held at Citi Field, by achieving a decisive out that stopped the Puerto Rican threat and unleashed an explosion of jubilation among the thousands of fans present. Joaquín entered the mound at a critical moment, with the pressure at its maximum and the Puerto Rican offense trying to tie the score. With a mix of precision and composure, the pitcher dominated the boricua batter's turn, closing the inning in a spectacular way. The stadium erupted in applause, flags, and shouts, reflecting the characteristic passion of the Caribbean duel.
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But the ovation rose even higher when, after sealing the out, Joaquín celebrated in a very particular way: he launched himself into an improvised perreo, accompanying it with the iconic sign of the “Team Fruta”, a gesture popularized by La Fruta, one of the most followed characters of the reality show La Casa de Alofoke 2. The moment went viral immediately, merging sports fervor with Dominican pop culture.

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