Despite collecting only three hits in the game, The Netherlands opened Pool D play of the World Baseball Classic with a huge 3-2 upset win over the Dominican Republic Saturday in Puerto Rico. The Dutchmen eked out three first inning runs as the Dominicans killed themselves with three errors, then starter Sidney Ponson and four relievers battled their way to the win. Ponson allowed two runs in five innings, including a Hanley Ramirez solo homer, but Dutch League stars Rob Cordemans and Leon Boyd helped hold the Dominicans scoreless over the last four frames for the win.
In the other Pool D game in San Juan, host Puerto Rico easily handled Panama, 7-0. Javier Vazquez and three relievers combined for the shutout for Puerto Rico as Ivan Rodriguez crushed two homers and Carlos Delgado added a solo blast.
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The Netherlands were surprisingly tough in their exhibition game against the Reds last week. I didn't think much of it at the time...
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