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Puerto Rico Combines for First Perfect Game in W.B.C. History - The New York Times
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U.S. routs Canada in WBC; Puerto Rico pitchers perfect
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Puerto Rico Combines for First Perfect Game in W.B.C. History - The New York Times
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Puerto Rico throws combined walk-off perfect game vs. Israel, the first in World Baseball Classic history
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United States Beats Puerto Rico for First World Baseball Classic Title - The New York Times
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United States' Rally Falls Just Short Against Puerto Rico in W.B.C. - The New York Times
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World Baseball Classic Day 5: Cuba, Italy, Japan qualify for quarterfinals. Canada claim record v Great Britain, Mexico beat USA, Israel & Venezuela also win - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Whether USA or Puerto Rico wins, we'll have a first-time WBC champion
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IAB - Israel Association of Baseball - Puerto Rico throws perfect game to beat Israel 10-0