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Puerto Rico throws 8 perfect innings against Israel
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Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs Israel
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The World Baseball Classic: Not 'Meaningless Exhibition
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Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs Israel
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World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? - ESPN
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Whether USA or Puerto Rico wins, we'll have a first-time WBC champion
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Puerto Rico makes history with WBC's first perfect game - ESPN Video
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Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs Israel
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Puerto Rico's De Leon, bullpen 'perfect' in WBC mercy-rule win - ESPN
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Mets' Edwin Díaz hurts his knee during a World Baseball Classic celebration