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	Alex Gonzalez is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game-winning run for Venezuela. (Gregory Bull/AP)

Venezuela grabs Series crown

Thanks to a wild two-run rally in the ninth inning, tournament host Venezuela shocked the Dominican Republic in the finale of the Caribbean Series, 5-4. The win gives Venezuela its first Caribbean Series victory since 1989. More >
• Game-winning play | Venezuela celebrates
• Tuesday's Caribbean Series photo gallery
• Notes: Hernandez receives MVP honors
• En Español visita eBeisbol.com

Title well-earned
Venezuela was a perfect 6-0 to win its first Caribbean Series since 1989, a fact that bodes well for the nation for the upcoming WBC. More >

Caribbean Sights and Sounds

Venezuela celebrates
Players and fans party after Venezuela's Caribbean Series win.

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Head-knock wins it
A fly off a Dominican infielder's head gave Venezuela a stunning Series win.

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P.R. ends on high note
It took 11 innings, but Puerto Rico edged Mexico in Tuesday's finale.

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Hernandez talks ball
Astros hurler Carlos Hernandez discusses his time in Venezuela.

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Commissioner holds court
Series Commissioner Juan Francisco Puello Herrera chats with MLB.com.

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Fans make Series classic
Caribbean fans bring plenty of passion to the games as they root on their countries.

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Miggy proud to represent
Miguel Tejada discusses national pride and the World Baseball Classic.

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Watch LIVE - 2006 Caribbean Series

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	Thursday, Feb. 2: Dom. Rep. 5, Puerto Rico 4 \| ESP \| Venezuela 17, México 1 \| ESP \| Friday, Feb. 3: México 6, Dom. Republic 10 \| ESP \| Venezuela 6, Puerto Rico 1 \| ESP \| Saturday, Feb. 4: Puerto Rico 10, México 9 \| ESP \| Venezuela 11, Dom. Rep. 9 \| ESP \| Sunday, Feb. 5: Dom. Rep. 9, Puerto Rico 2 \| ESP \| Venezuela 4, Mexico 3 \| ESP \| Monday, Feb. 6: Dom. Rep. 3, México 1 \| ESP \| Venezuela 5, Puerto Rico 1 \| ESP \| Tuesday, Feb. 7: Puerto Rico 3, Mexico 2 \| ESP \| Venezuela 5, Dom. Rep 4 \| ESP \|
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2006 Caribbean Series News

• Chaotic finale lifts Venezuela to title
• Notes: Hernandez receives MVP honors
• Spencer: Aching head begets headache
• Venezuela's title well-earned
• Puerto Rico defeats Mexico in 11th
• Venezuela on verge of Carribean title
• Notes: Series a thrill for Gotay
• D.R. sets stage for Venezuela rematch
• Sanchez: Brewer feeling the pressure
• Super Sunday for Venezuela, Mexico
• D.R. back in win column
• Notes: Cora believes in small ball
• Venezuela remains unbeaten
• P.R. grabs wild one from Mexico
• Notes: Mexico's Gonzalez goes off
• Scutaro's slam propels Venezuela
• Tejada powers D.R. past Mazatlan
• Hernandez's cycle lifts Venezuela
• Notes: Hernandez's cycle may be first
• Concepcion remains baseball royalty
• Dominicans edge Puerto Rico in opener
• Notes: Concepcion joins Caribbean Hall
• Venezuela shows some 'Series' spirit
• History at play in Caribbean Series