The Dominican Republic, represented by the Leones del Escogido, defeated Venezuela yesterday, Wednesday 6 February, 4-2 in the Caribbean Series and leads the championship 5-1. Today, Thursday, 7 February is the last game that will decide the Dominican victory. It will be played between the Dominican Republic and Mexico because the rules establish that the winner and runner-up of the first round go against themselves in a playoff.
Standings
Team
W-L
Avg.
Games Behind
DOMINICAN REP.
5 – 1
.833
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MEXICO
3 – 3
.500
2.0
PUERTO RICO
2 – 5
.333
3.0
VENEZUELA
2 – 4
.333
3.0
http://seriedelcaribe2013.com.mx
www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2013/02/dominican-republic-clinches-spot-in-caribbean-series-final/
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