Puerto Rico defeated the Dominican Republic 7-1 in the World Baseball Classic on March 12, 2006, with Javier Vázquez as the starting pitcher. This victory marked the first loss for the Dominican team in the tournament, while Puerto Rico remained undefeated. Vázquez, who had recently joined the White Sox, led a strong performance from the Puerto Rican pitching staff against notable players like Bartolo Colón and Dámaso Marte. The match was held at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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