VENEZUELA 4, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 3 IN MEXICO

The Dominican Republic led 3-1 through seven, but Ronny Cedeno's RBI double was followed by a two-run homer by Rene Reyes to give Venezuela a 4-3 lead and eventual win.  Jose Castillo also homered for Venezuela.

CUBA 4, MEXICO 0 IN MEXICO

Cuba scored all its runs in the fifth inning, as Alfredo Despaigne hit a three-run homer and William Saavedra followed with a solo homer.  Vladimir Banos pitched 8.2 scoreless innings for Cuba, giving up six hits and two walks with five strikeouts.

FINAL STANDINGS

Cuba, 3-1
Mexico, 3-1
Venezuela, 3-1
Puerto Rico, 1-3
Dominican Republic, 0-4

SEMI-FINALS

Cuba v. Venezuela
Puerto Rico v. Mexico