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Cuba beats Venezuela to set up series against Panama
Rangel Ravelo, (right) of Venezuela's Cardenales de Lara, dives back safely to first base on a pickoff attempt ahead of a tag by Yordanis Samon of Cuba's Los Leneros de las Tunas

FORMER big leaguer Manny Corpas closed out Panama’s 1-0 victory over Puerto Rico on Saturday night, setting up a championship game against Cuba in the Caribbean Series.

Cuba defeated Venezuela 3-0.

The Panamanians are playing in their first final since 1960, when they lost to Cuba. Panama has one Caribbean Series title, won in 1950.

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