Unbeaten Dominicans book Classic date with Dutch
- Published: 17 Mar 2013 at 03.49
- Online news: Sports
Carlos Santana smacked a home run in the fifth inning and the Dominican Republic remained undefeated in the World Baseball Classic with a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in a seeding game on Saturday.
Wandy Rodriguez of the Dominican Republic pitches during a World Baseball Classic second round game against Puerto Rico at Marlins Park on March 16, 2013 in Miami, Florida. Carlos Santana smacked a home run in the fifth inning and the Dominican Republic remained undefeated in the World Baseball Classic with a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in a seeding game on Saturday.
The Dominican collection of Major League Baseball stars, ousted in the first round of the 2009 Classic thanks to two losses to the Netherlands, will have a chance to reach their first Classic final by downing the Dutch in a semi-final.
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