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The Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico dramatically

Dominican made a Rally in 9th to win

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico found a new way of losing to the Dominican Republic.

Closer Saul Rivera collapsed in the ninth inning and the Dominican Republic rallied from a two-run defeat on Friday 4-3 to Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Series.

A two outs in the win and 3-1 lead, Rivera gave consecutive tickets Michael Martinez and Jose Constanza. Both scored and tied it with a triple of Stephen germ at center.

gave Rivera intentionally walked Ricardo Nanita and was relieved by Roy Merritt, prompting Kevin Barker bat double play. However, while trying to get in out to Nanita between first and second, he managed to score from third base German's career victory.

"We stayed positive and we seize the opportunities that the pitcher gave us," said Germain. "The team remained very positive. We is not done until the final out did not give up."

Dominican Republic was tied with Mexico at the top of the standings, both with 2-1 record, while Puerto Rico and Venezuela are 1-2.

Rivera

The debacle ruined a good start in the opener of the Creoles, Kyler Newby, and makeup disasters defensive and baserunning of the Bulls Dominicans. Newby

allowed one run in five innings, allowed seven hits and struck out three with two walks. Reliever Humberto Sanchez won with an inning of work in white, while Julio Manon won his second Rescue of the series. Rivera

loaded with the back.

"It's my 'closer' and has the confidence from me and the entire team," said the Puerto Rican manager Lino Rivera. "Unfortunately it did work, but if tomorrow I have to use it," acolyte "is going to be my 'closer'."