The Dominican Republic secured its qualification for the second round of the World Baseball Classic by defeating Israel 10-1 in the game that opened the group stage at LoanDepot Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a 3-0 record, the Dominican Republic will close out its initial phase schedule this Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. local time against Venezuela, in a match that could decide first place in Group D, although both teams have already qualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After that game, their opponent in the next stage will be determined: South Korea on Friday or Japan on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dominican Fernando Tatis Jr. shone on Monday, hitting the first grand slam of the tournament and driving in six runs, his performance being key to the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Dominican Republic\u2019s starting pitcher, Brayan Bello, also had an outstanding performance, controlling the Israeli offense and allowing only one hit, a solo home run by Spencer Horwitz, over five innings, while also striking out seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this win, the Dominican Republic improved its record to 3-0 and secured its qualification for the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result also guaranteed Venezuela\u2019s passage to the quarterfinals, regardless of the outcome of Wednesday\u2019s match between the two teams. The defeat eliminated Israel (1-2) from the group stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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