Sat Feb 08 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Charros and Leones to Clash in Caribbean Series Final
**MEXICALI, MEXICO** – The Caribbean Series 2025 will culminate in a final showdown between the undefeated Charros de Jalisco (Mexico) and the Leones del Escogido (Dominican Republic). The Charros, boasting a perfect 5-0 record, aim to break a nine-year championship drought for Mexican teams – a streak that has even seen teams from Panama and Colombia win the title before them. The Leones, seeking their first Caribbean Series victory since 2012, will fight to secure their fifth overall championship.
This marks the sixth consecutive Caribbean Series final featuring a Dominican team. While the Charros dominated the tournament undefeated, the Leones overcame a mid-tournament slump to reach the final.
Despite the overall low offensive output in the series, the Leones enter the final with a slight offensive edge. Their team batting average (.259) and OPS (.669) surpass the Charros’ .236 and .629, respectively. The Leones have also hit more extra-base hits (12 to 9) and home runs (2 to 0). However, the Charros pitching staff holds a significant advantage, posting a 1.00 ERA compared to the Leones’ 2.77 ERA. The final promises a captivating clash between two teams with contrasting strengths.
First Piper 