The Dominican team defeated Puerto Rico in a four-hour long game that began the Caribbean Baseball Series currently being played in Puerto de la Cruz, Venezuela. Los Indios de Mayaguez (Puerto Rico) and Aguilas Cibaeñas (Dominican Republic) battled for 14 innings yesterday, before the Dominicans came from behind to win. Patricio Claudio made the hit that gave the D.R. the victory, 7-6.