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 KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Dominant pitching put Venezuela in the second round of the World Baseball Classic. Kelvim Escobar helped shut down a feeble Australia lineup and Ramon Hernandez homered, leading Venezuela to a 2-0 win Thursday night in a game that was much more competitive than expected.
The victory sends Venezuela (2-1) and the Dominican Republic (2-0) to San Juan in a loaded group that also includes Puerto Rico and Cuba.
"It's a great feeling," said Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana, who will start Venezuela's second-round opener Sunday against the winner of Friday night's game between Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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