Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Caribbean Series: Games of February 4

PUERTO RICO 6, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4 (10 INNINGS)


Twins: Daniel Ortiz (Puerto Rico) was used as a reserve and was 0-for-2.
Game summary: The Dominican Republic scored single runs in the sixth and seventh to take a 4-2 lead. Puerto Rico tied it in the eighth on a two-run single by Rey Navarro (Kansas City). Navarro came through again in the tenth, hitting a two-run homer to give Puerto Rico the victory.
Puerto Rico: Carlos Rivera was 3-for-5 and scored once. Navarro was 2-for-5 with a home run and a walk, driving in four.
Dominican Republic: Alberto Rosario (Boston) was 2-for-4 with a home run. Jordany Valdespin (Mets) was 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs.

MEXICO 2, VENEZUELA 0

Game summary: Mexico scored two runs in the first inning and made it hold up. An error and a two-run homer by Alfredo Amezaga (Dodgers) produced the runs. Venezuela out-hit Mexico 7-3.
Venezuela: Austin Bibens-Dirkx (Toronto) pitched seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk. Jose Castillo was 2-for-4.
Mexico: Rolando Valdez struck out six in seven innings, allowing five hits and no walks.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Dominican Republic took its first loss but still leads the series at 3-1. Mexico and Venezuela are tied for second at 2-2. Puerto Rico got its first win, but continues to trail at 1-3.

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