The Dominican Republic Wins the World Baseball Classic
19 Mar, 2013
The Dominican Republic defeated Caribbean neighbors Puerto Rico 3-0 to win the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday.
The Dominicans completed an unbeaten run in the tournament, taking their record in the competition to 8-0 on a rainy, chilly night at AT&T Park before a crowd of more than 35,000.
A two-run double by Edwin Encarnacion off losing pitcher Giancarlo Alvarado gave the Dominicans a 2-0 lead in the first inning and they added another run in the fifth on Erick Aybar’s double.
Starter Samuel Deduno and four relievers combined on a three-hit shutout in a decisive victory that made the Dominicans champions of baseball’s top international tournament.
Reuters
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