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Puerto Rico wins the Caribbean World Series

Puerto Rico defeated the Dominican Republic 13-10 after midnight in the most exciting game of the series. The game ended in the 11th inning with a three run rally by the Cangrejeros de Santurce. Ricans that went to the 11th inning. In the fourth inning, the game was 8-1, with Puerto Rico winning. The DR team (Aguilas Cibaeñas) tied the series in the 9th inning. This is Puerto Rico’s 14th title since the series began in 1949, and Santurce’s fifth as a team. The Puerto Rican’s stopped the DR from winning its fourth consecutive Caribbean World Series title. Series ended: Puerto Rico 6-0 DR 4-2 Venezuela 1-5 Mexico 1-5 (8 February 2000)