Baseball fans were treated to an electric game between Team Venezuela and Team Puerto Rico. Pablo Lopez kept Puerto Rico's batters quiet early on, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing only one run.

Molina won't be absent from a dugout for long, however, as Puerto Rico's baseball federation announced ... "I have many friends in Venezuela, I know the level of their players and the competition ...

Born in Chicago, Joe played varsity football and baseball ... leader Venezuela in their second game. Their strong pitching, excellent hitting and tough defense has taken Puerto Rico this far.

The Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela — the four members of the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation — will each send the winner of their respective winter ...

Puerto Rico threw a combined walk-off perfect game, the first in World Baseball Classic history ... just a half-game behind Venezuela. They play again Wednesday against the Dominican Republic ...

"Honored to be captain of Team Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic," Lindor said ... "I've been in this tournament representing Venezuela, the last one. This is something that you ...

NEW YORK — Mets shorstop Francisco Lindor announced he was participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Team Puerto Rico’s captain ... representing Venezuela, the last one.