World Baseball Classic | United States vs. Dominican Republic | Thu., March 14, 2013

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  USA pitcher Gio Gonzalez catching fly ball during practice before he World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA third base David Wright throws during practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA right field Giancarlo Stanton catching fly ball during practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA designated hitter Joe Mauer throws during practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  World Baseball Classic championship trophy poses behind home plate before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA bench coach Larry Bowa throws during batting practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican a fan with painted face shows his support before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican shortstop Jose Reyes during fielding practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican third base Miguel Tejada during fielding practice before during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA catcher J.P. Arencibia prays before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican second base Robinson Cano strikes out during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA second base Brandon Phillips hit a single during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA designated hitter Joe Mauer hits a single during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican third base Miguel Tejada,left, and catcher Carlos Santana, center talking with pitcher Samuel Deduno during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA right field Giancarlo Stanton hits a single during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA designated hitter Joe Mauer slides safe at second as Dominican second base Robinson Cano unable to tags out during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA second base Brandon Phillips is congratulate by teammates after scores during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA pitcher R.A. Dickey pitches during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican designated hitter Hanley Ramirez is congratulate by teammate Jose Reyes after hits a solo home run during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican designated hitter Hanley Ramirez is congratulate by teammates after hits a solo home run during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican pitcher Samuel Deduno pitches during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  USA third base Willie Bloomquist is out on a sacrifice bunt during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican right field Nelson Cruz hits a doubles during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican right field Nelson Cruz reacts after hits a doubles during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican pinch hitter Erick Aybar RBI single pinch hitter during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican right field Nelson Cruz celebrates after scores by RBI single of pinch hitter Erick Aybar during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican shortstop Jose Reyes hits a RBI during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican spinch hitter Erick Aybar slides safe at home plate after RBI single by shortstop Jose Reyes during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican pinch hitter Erick Aybar reacts after by Jose Reyes RBI single during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican shortstop Jose Reyes reacts after hits a RBI during the ninth of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican closer Fernando Rodney pitches during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican closer Fernando Rodney,left, catcher Carlos Santana,center, and first base Edwin Encarnacion celebrate after defeating USA 3-1 during the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican pitcher Edinson Volquez celebrates waving a Dominican flag after defeating USA 3-1 during the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican Republic Erick Aybar,left Jose Reyes,center, and Hanley Ramirez,right celebrate after defeating USA 3-1 in the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Dominican pitchersPedro Strop,left, and Edinson Volquez,right celebrate waving a Dominican flag after defeating USA 3-1 during the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 game between Dominican Republic and the United States at Marlins Park in Miami on Thursday, March 14, 2013. David Santiago / Staff Photo

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  Pitcher Steve Cishek throws a pitch in the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Pitcher Steve Cishek throws a pitch in the seventh inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  The Dominican Republic team celebrates as Erick Aybar scores an insurance run and after hitting the winning run in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Dominican Republic celebrates winning the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Dominican Republic celebrates Nelson Cruz scoring the go ahead run in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Nelson Cruz is congratulated after he scores the go ahead run in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  R.A. Dickey throws a pitch in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Dominican fans cheer after Hanley Ramirez's home run in the second inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  The Dominican Republic celebrates as Erick Aybar scores in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Giancarlo Stanton ducks from a pitch over his head in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Dominican Republic players celebrate with Erick Aybar in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  A Dominican Republic fan waves his flag in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Fans reach for a Hanley Ramirez foul ball in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  A Dominican Republic fan with fancy glasses before the game of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Hanely Ramirez watches his home run in the second inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Dominican Republic celebrates with Erick Aybar who hit the winning run in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Jose Reyes hits this pitch for an rbi single in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Fernando Rodney points to a pop up for the last out in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Pitcher Samuel Deduno is pumped after striking out Jimmy Rollins to end the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Fernando Rodney throws a pitch in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Pitcher Steve Cishek throws a pitch in the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Pitcher Pedro Strop is pumped after getting the last out in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Hanley Ramirez home run swing in the second inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Umpires and grounds crews watch R.A.Dickey throw off the mound before the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo

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  Erick Aybar yells at home plate umpire Angel Hernandez after he called the second strike on him in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic with USA and Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on March 14,2013. Joe Rimkus Jr. / Staff Photo