MIAMI —
Venezuela, which has won each of its first three pool-play games, will automatically advance into the second round if the Dominican Republic defeats Israel on Tuesday night. Under that scenario, the Wednesday night game between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico would determine the Pool D runner-up.
Rodriguez, who allowed seven hits but only one run, is one of four starting pitchers on Venezuela’s roster, along with Martin Perez, Pablo Lopez, Jesus Luzardo and Luis Garcia, the latter of whom was used for multiple innings out of the bullpen Saturday.
Sources with Team Venezuela told ESPN’s Marly Rivera that there are potential limitations from the Tigers on 39-year-old designated hitter Miguel Cabrera the rest of the tournament. A league source familiar with the team refuted the account, saying there are “no restrictions” on his participation. The Venezuela source described conversations with the Tigers as “fluid.”
