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Venezuela get off to a winning start in the Caribbean Series
Alexi Amarista of Venezuela's Cardenales de Lara (right) is tagged out at first by Victor Mendoza of Mexico's Los Charros de Jalisco

Amid the ongoing political crisis in their home country, Carlos Rivero hit a two-run homer, Nestor Molina allowed a run over five innings and Venezuela beat Mexico 5-1 for its first win in the Caribbean Series last night.

Molina (1-0) allowed four hits and had four strikeouts. He was backed by Rivero’s shot in the sixth inning.

The Cardenales de Lara, who led Group A after the victory, are trying to give Venezuela its first title in the tournament since 2009.

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