VENEZUELA 4, PUERTO RICO 3 IN MEXICO

Jesus Flores hit a two-run homer in a three-run second that put Mexico up 3-0.  It was 4-1 through seven, when David Vidal hit a two-run homer to cut the margin to 4-3.  Puerto Rico did not get the tying run past first base.  Eddie Rosario was 0-for-4 with a walk for Puerto Rico.  Omar Bencomo struck out six in five innings for Venezuela, giving up one run on four hits and two walks.

MEXICO 7, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2 IN MEXICO

Jason Bourgeois hit a two-run triple in the fifth to give Mexico a 3-2 lead and C. J. Retherford hit a two-run homer in a three-run seventh that put the game out of reach.  Hector Velazquez struck out seven in five innings for Mexico, giving up two runs on four hits and three walks.  Chris Roberson was 4-for-5 with two runs and an RBI for Mexico.  Bourgeois was 3-for-4 with two triples, scoring once and driving in two for Mexico.

STANDINGS

Mexico, 2-0
Cuba, 1-0
Venezuela, 1-0
Dominican Republic, 0-2
Puerto Rico, 0-2

TODAY'S TILTS

Puerto Rico v. Cuba
Venezuela v. Mexico