The Dominican Republic finished in first place, but they haven't won yet.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4, VENEZUELA 2

Game summary: Francisco Pena (Mets) hit a two-out two-run homer in the ninth inning to break a 2-2 tie and give the Dominican Republic the victory.

Dominican Republic: Carlos Pimentel (Texas) struck out four in four innings, giving up an unearned run on two hits and one walk. Luis Jimenez (Angels) was 3-for-4 with a double.

Venezuela: Sergio Perez struck out five in 5.2 innings, allowing one run on five hits and a walk. Luis Nunez was 1-for-3 with a walk.

MEXICO 10, PUERTO RICO 0

Twins: Daniel Ortiz (Puerto Rico) was 1-for-3 with a double.

Game summary: Mexico scored three in the second, five in the sixth, and two in the ninth. A two-run homer by Barbaro Canizares started the scoring.

Mexico: Luis Mendoza struck out nine in 7.1 innings, giving up two hits and four walks. Marlon Byrd was 2-for-4 with two doubles, scoring twice and driving in three.

Puerto Rico: Miguel Mejia (Miami) struck out two in two perfect innings. Aaron Bates was 1-for-1 with a walk.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Dominican Republic finished first with a record of 5-1. Mexico is second at 3-3. Puerto Rico and Venezuela tied for third at 2-4.

OOPS

Our staff missed a format change in the Caribbean Series. In years past, the team that finished first in the six-day round robin was the champion. That is not the case this year. Instead, the first place team plays the second place team in a championship game. That means the Dominican Republic plays Mexico tonight for the championship.