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Cuba plays in World Baseball Classic

On March 10, 2006, the Cuban national baseball team plays Puerto Rico in the first round of the inaugural World Baseball Classic. While the Puerto Rican team was made up of major league All-Stars, the Cuban team was largely unknown to the world. Puerto Rico beat Cuba 12-2 that day, but the Cuban team would soon have its revenge.

World Baseball Classic: Cuba v Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 10: Fans wave the Cuban flag during the Round 1 game against Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic on March 10, 2006 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico defeated Cuba 12-2. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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