Pool C at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico has finished the first round, which was played in a round robin format. The Dominican Republic in undefeated fashion and Puerto Rico concluded the first stage of the 2013 World Baseball Classic ranked in first and second, advancing to the second round. The next phase will be played at the Marlins Park in Miami, Florida using a modified double elimination format. Venezuela (one win, two losses) and Spain (three losses) got eliminated.
Results First Round Pool C:
Thursday, March 7, 2013:
Dominican Republic – Venezuela 9-3
Friday, March 8, 2013:
Puerto Rico – Spain 3-0
Saturday, March 9, 2013:
Spain – Dominican Republic 3-6
Venezuela – Puerto Rico 3-6
Sunday, March 10, 2013:
Venezuela – Spain 11-6
Puerto Rico – Dominican Republic 2-4
Final Standings First Round Pool C:
- Dominican Republic 3-0
- Puerto Rico 2-1
- Venezuela 1-2
- Spain 0-3