World Baseball Classic: Dominican Republic vs. Italy | Tue., March 12, 2013

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  Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes,left, celebrates with teammate left field Moises Sierra,right after defeating Italy 5-4 during the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic cather Carlos Santana,left, celebrates with closer Fernando Rodney after defeating Italy 5-4 during the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic closer Fernando Rodney celebrates after defeating Italy 5-4 during the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic pitches Fernando Rodney during ninth the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes congratulated by teammate Hanley Ramirez after hits a solo home run during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic right field Nelson Cruz hits a single during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes hits a solo home run during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic team celebrates after taking the lead by Nelson Cruz RBI single during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republica right field Nelson Cruz hits a broken-bat RBI single during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic designated hitter Erick Aybar scores Hanley Hamirez sacrifice fly during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic third base Hanley Hamirez sacrifice fly during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes congratulated by teammate third base Hanley Hamirez after reyes scores during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic designated hitter Erick Aybar reacts after being walked during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy shortstop Anthony Granato,left, and left field Mike Costanzo,right, unable to catch a ball hit by Dominican Republic second base Robinson Cano during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic second base Robinson Cano hit a pop up singles during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes hits a sinlge during the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy designated hitter Chris Colabello celebrates with teammates center field Chris Denorfia,left, and first base Anthony Rizzo,right, after hit three-run home run during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy designated hitter Chris Colabello congratulated by teammate firsst base Anthony Rizzo after hit three-run home run during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Edinson Volquez pitches during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy designated hitter Chris Colabello rounds after hit three-run home run during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republica right field Nelson Cruz catches a fly ball hit by Alex Liddi during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Edinson Volquez pitches during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Edinson Volquez pitches during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy batting practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami onTuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic second base Robinson Cano hit a doubles during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic second base Robinson Cano reacts after hit a doubles during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy pitcher Tiago Da Silva pitches during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic manager Tony Pena watch Italy designated hitter Chris Colabello rounds after hit three-run home run during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Dominican Republic manager Tony Pena reacts after pitcher Edinson Volquez walks Italy Anthony Rizzo during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

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  Italy assitant coach Mike Piazza watch the bating practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Italy and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami onTuesday, March 12, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF