World Baseball Classic Pool C | Dominican Republic 4, Puerto Rico 2
Dominican Republic perfect in pool play
The Dominican Republic, loaded with MLB stars, advanced to Round 2 with an unblemished record.
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The Dominican Republic, loaded with MLB stars, advanced to Round 2 with an unblemished record.
Both benches cleared after Canada’s Chris Robinson bunted with his team leading 9-3, and Mexico’s pitchers took offense.
Puerto Rico beat heavily favored Venezuela 6-3 to move on to the second round at Marlins Park.
With Puerto Rican stars dwindling, ex-Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez hopes success in the WBC can reignite interest.
Italy continues its surprising run at the WBC, clubbing Canada 14-4 and taking momentum into Saturday night’s game against Team USA.
The Marlins Giancarlo Stanton is garnering all the attention from his U.S. teammates heading into their first World Baseball Classic game.
Jose Reyes and Hanley Ramirez led the Dominicans to a 9-3 win over Venezuela in a game with many players formerly employed by Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria.
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman broke his ankle while skydiving for charity at the Homestead Air Reserve Base.
Major League Baseball needs another comeback by Roger Clemens as much as it needs another positive drug test.