Miami Marlins

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Dominican Republic | Sat., March 16, 2013

  • Dominican Republic closer Fernando Rodney,center, second base Robinson Cano,left, and firts base Carlos Santana celebrate after defeating Puerto Rico 2-0 in the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic Erick Aybay is congratulate by teammates after Francisco Pena RBI singles during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic catcher Francisco Pena RBI singles during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic Erick Aybay reacts during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico catcher Martin Maldonado is put out by Dominican Republic third base Miguel Tejada during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Fans try to catch a foul ball hit by Puerto Rico pinch hitter Pedro Valdes during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico manager Edwin Rodriguez stands in the dugout during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico catcher Martin Maldonado during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico center field Angel Pagan reacts during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes dodge a pitch during the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic catcher Carlos Santana is congratulate by teammates after hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic catcher Carlos Santana is congratulate by teammates after hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic catcher Carlos Santana hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico second base Luis Figueroa slides safe at third base during the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico second base Luis Figueroa hist a double during the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic left field Moises Sierra is put out by Puerto Rico shortstop Mike Aviles during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico center field Angel Pagan during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic left field Moises Sierra reacts after hits a single during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico pitcher Orlando Roman pitches during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico pinch-runner Irving Falu is put out by Dominican Republic catcher Carlos Santana during the third inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic catcher Carlos Santana talks with pitcher Wandy Rodriguez during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico shortstop Mike Aviles walks during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic Robinson Cano reacts after striking out during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Puerto Rico right field Alex Rios grounds into a double play during the second inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes grounds out during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes is put out by the Puerto Rico first base Carlos Rivera during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic manager Tony Pena throws during batting practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes, throws as Hanley Ramirez looks during fielding practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic shortstop Jose Reyes poses for the picture during the batting practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic second base Robinson Cano throws during fielding practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominica Republic shortstop Jose Reyes,left, and right field Nelson Cruz during batting practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic third base Miguel Tejada throws during fielding practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • Dominican Republic infielders Erick Aybar,left, Hanley Ramirez,center, and Jose Reyes,right during fielding practice before the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF

  • fans support their team during the eight inning of the World Baseball Classic second round Pool 2 final game between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami on Saturday, March 16, 2013. DAVID SANTIAGO / STAFF