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Yadier Molina, Puerto Rico's heart and soul in the World Baseball Classic
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March 11, 2017: Puerto Rico stays unbeaten with 9-4 win over host Mexico in World Baseball Classic – Society for American Baseball Research
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Puerto Rico tops Netherlands in 11th, reaches WBC final - The Japan Times
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Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffers knee injury celebrating Puerto Rico's win at World Baseball Classic – Trentonian
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Puerto Rico captain demands apology from Adam Jones for WBC celebration comments
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World Baseball Classic 2017: USA wins their first WBC title with 8-0 win over Puerto Rico - True Blue LA
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Mets' Edwin Díaz injured celebrating Puerto Rico's WBC win
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Puerto Rico sends the USA into a win-or-go-home situation
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Players from Team Puerto Rico tip their caps to Team USA after Game 3 of the Championship Round at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22, 2017. Team USA defeated Team
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Edwin Diaz Will Miss Mets Season After WBC Injury - The New York Times
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Congratulations Puerto Rico 🇵🇷⚾️ on winning their first game in the World Baseball Classic. Wepa!!! #WorldBaseballClassic --- Felicidades…
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USA routs Puerto Rico 8-0 to win its first World Baseball Classic