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The Caribbean region positions itself as a world power of the ball game with the historic victory of the Dominican Republic [es], which became the first unbeaten team to win a World Baseball Classic [es] when it defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in the final on the night of 19th March in the city of San Francisco.
However, although Puerto Rico was not victorious, the country played memorably, managing to position itself as the number two team. Against all odds, Puerto Rico made it to the final, knocking out Venezuela, Italy, the United States and Japan, even though it was thought that they would most likely be eliminated early in the event. Both teams faced each other a total of 3 times, with the Dominican Republic winning every time.
However, although Puerto Rico was not victorious, the country played memorably, managing to position itself as the number two team. Against all odds, Puerto Rico made it to the final, knocking out Venezuela, Italy, the United States and Japan, even though it was thought that they would most likely be eliminated early in the event. Both teams faced each other a total of 3 times, with the Dominican Republic winning every time.
Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic teams embrace after the Dominican Republic's victory in the World Baseball Classic.
