The Caribbean Series, a conglomeration of the major leagues of Latin America, got underway on Margarita Island, Venezuela Tuesday. The Dominican Republic took down Puerto Rico 2-1in a well-pitched game between the rivals.
The series is made up of the champions of each of the winter leagues. Facing off in this year's competition will be: the Leones del Escogido, champions of the Dominican Winter League; the Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Winter League; Puerto Rico's Indios de Mayaguez; and Venezuela's champion Leones de Caracas.
While the teams play in their country's colors, it is important to note that these are not the same international All-Star teams we see in competitions like the World Baseball Classic.
That does not mean, however, there is no patriotism at play in the competition. The Domincan team is looking to impress after a disappointing showing in last spring's WBC. The Puerto Rican squad is looking to build on its international success. And both teams are trying to avoid losing to Venezuelan, last year's champion.
Venezuala takes on Mexico, next.
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