Puerto Rico gets its first win and the Dominican Republic takes its first loss.

PUERTO RICO 6, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4 (10 INNINGS)

Twins:  Daniel Ortiz (Puerto Rico) was used as a reserve and was 0-for-2.

Game summary:  The Dominican Republic scored single runs in the sixth and seventh to take a 4-2 lead.  Puerto Rico tied it in the eighth on a two-run single by Rey Navarro (Kansas City).  Navarro came through again in the tenth, hitting a two-run homer to give Puerto Rico the victory.

Puerto Rico:  Carlos Rivera was 3-for-5 and scored once.  Navarro was 2-for-5 with a home run and a walk, driving in four.

Dominican Republic:  Alberto Rosario (Boston) was 2-for-4 with a home run.  Jordany Valdespin (Mets) was 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs.

MEXICO 2, VENEZUELA 0

Game summary:  Mexico scored two runs in the first inning and made it hold up.  An error and a two-run homer by Alfredo Amezaga (Dodgers) produced the runs.  Venezuela out-hit Mexico 7-3.

Venezuela:  Austin Bibens-Dirkx (Toronto) pitched seven innings, giving up two runs (one earned) on three hits and a walk.  Jose Castillo was 2-for-4.

Mexico:  Rolando Valdez struck out six in seven innings, allowing five hits and no walks.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Dominican Republic took its first loss but still leads the series at 3-1.  Mexico and Venezuela are tied for second at 2-2.  Puerto Rico got its first win, but continues to trail at 1-3.