7 March 2009: #27 Nelson Figueroa of Puerto Rico pitches against Panama during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Pool D match at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico wins 7-0 over Panama. Copyright © Christophe Elise

7 March 2009: #27 Nelson Figueroa of Puerto Rico pitches against Panama during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Pool D match at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico wins 7-0 over Panama. Copyright © Christophe Elise

Saturday’s Puerto Rico / Panama World Classic Baseball Game was a sweet victory for Puerto Rico.  They shutout Panama 7-0.  The home run by Delgado and two home runs by Rodriguez kept PR in the lead through out the entire game.  Panama came very close to bringing in runs, but fell short every time.  Tomorrow, March 9, at 6:30 p.m., Puerto Rico plays The Netherlands.  I think it’ll be a great game.

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