For the first time since 2009, the Dominican Republic suffered a loss in the World Baseball Classic. In a rematch of the last Classic's title game, Puerto Rico defeated the reigning champions, 3-1, on Tuesday night in the Pool F opener at Petco Park.
"The motivation was there," Puerto Rican manager Edwin Rodriguez said. "We were waiting for this for four years."
After a day of rest, the Dominican Republic resumes play Thursday against Venezuela at 10 p.m. ET. It's a must win for the Dominican team, which could fall out of contention with a second loss in Pool F.
A Friday evening matchup with Team USA looms for Puerto Rico after two days off.
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