The Dominican Republic compliment trounced Team Canada 9-2 as Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista delivered the decisive blow with a massive three-run homer in the 6th inning.
Bautista batted cleanup for the defending champions pacing his countrymen with three hits including a walk and 4 runs batted in to go with the round tripper. Former Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes also chipped in with three hits of his own for the Republic.
The slugger started the game in left field before moving over to his familiar right field once Nelson Cruz was subbed for a defensive replacement late in the game.