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Puerto Rico vs. USA | World Baseball Classic, Fri., March 15, 2013

  • Puerto Rico pitcher Nelson Figueroa pitches during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Angel Pagan hits a single during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto RIco's Angel Pagan reacts after Mike Aviles scores an RBI single during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • A Puerto Rico shortstop catches a flyball during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico center fielder Carlos Beltran hits a double during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico third baseman Andy Gonzalez throws to first base to striek out Jimmy Rollins during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA right fielder Giancarlo Stanton pops out during the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA second baseman Brandon Phillips hits USA's first hit in the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • United States bench coach Larry Bowa, left, and manager Joe Torre watch from the dugout during the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Carlos Rivera reacts after being walked during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles hits a single during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA pitcher Vinnie Pestano reacts as Mike Aviles hit a single during the sixth inning the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Andy Gonzalez hits a two-run double during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Alex Rios celebrates with teammates after Andy Gonzalez scores doubles during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Fans trying to catching a fly ball by Yadier Molina during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States at Marlins Park. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA shortstop Jimmy Rollins throws from the ground during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico pinch hitter Luis Figueroa hits a single during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA second baseman Brandon Phillips celebrates after scoring during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico closer J.C. Romero pitches during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic second elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA's Shane Victorino reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico pitcher J.C. Romero reacts after defeating the USA 4-3 in the World Baseball elimination game. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Luis Figueoa celebrates after defeating the USA 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic elimination game. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico pitcher Nelson Figueroa celebrates after defeating the USA 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic elimination game. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina, left, pitching coach Rick Bones, center, and pitcher Nelson Figueroa after defeating the USA 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic elimination game. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina celebrates after defeating the USA 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic elimination game at Marlins Park. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico manager Edwin Rodriguez celebrates after defeating the USA 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic elimination game at Marlins Park on Friday, March 15, 2013. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • Puerto Rico's Mike Aviles hits an RBI single during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO

  • USA manager Joe Torre pulls out pitcher Vinnie Pestano during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic elimination game between Puerto Rico and the United States. David Santiago / STAFF PHOTO