1970 Caribbean Series

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After nine years of absence, the thirteenth edition of the Caribbean Series (Serie del Caribe) was revived in 1970 without the representing baseball clubs of Cuba and Panama. It was held in Caracas, Venezuela from February 5 to February 10 at Estadio Universitario, featuring the original members of the first stage. Puerto Rico was represented by the Leones de Ponce, while the host Navegantes del Magallanes represented Venezuela. The Dominican Republic debuted in the Series and was represented by the Tigres del Licey to complete a three-team tournament. The format consisted of 12 games, with each team facing the other competitors three times. Because the series was so small, each team had to face each other in one night.

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For the first time, Venezuela captured the competition with a record of 7-1 behind strong pitching performances by Orlando Peña (2-0, 2.00 ERA in 18.0 innings pitched), Aurelio Monteagudo (2-0, one shutout, 16 SO, 0.00 in 12 2⁄3 IP), Jay Ritchie (no hit no run, nine-SO shutout), and Larry Jaster (1-0, 3.30 ERA in 16 1⁄3 IP). With Carlos Pascual as manager, 1B Gonzalo Márquez was voted Most Valuable Player after leading Series hitters with a .478 batting average (11-for-25). Other contributions came from 2B Gustavo Gil (.387, four runs, seven RBI), CF César Tovar (.349, five runs, three stolen bases), C Ray Fosse (.391, four runs), and 3B Dámaso Blanco (five runs, five RBI). Also in the roster were infielder Chico Ruiz, outfielder Jim Holt, and pitchers Don Eddy, Mike Hedlund and Luis Peñalver.

The team of Puerto Rico, with Jim Fregosi at the helm, finished second with a 4-4 mark. The pitching staff was led by Wayne Simpson, who went 2-0 with a 1.12 ERA and two complete games, including a four-hit shutout. Also in the roster were pitchers Mike Cuellar, Paul Doyle and Clyde Wright; catcher Pat Corrales; infielders José Cruz (1B), Sandy Alomar Sr. (2B), Tony Pérez (3B) and Jackie Hernández (SS), and outfielders Julio Roque (LF), Luis Meléndez (CF) and Bernie Carbo (RF). Meléndez led the Puerto Rican offensive with one home run, six runs and six RBI.

Dominican Republic, led by outfielder/manager Manny Mota, ended in last place with a 1-7 record. The team's only victory came behind a strong pitching effort from Reggie Cleveland, who threw nine innings of one-hit, one run ball against Puerto Rico. The team featured players as Matty Alou, Rico Carty, César Cedeño, Elvio Jiménez and Freddie Velázquez.

Participating teams

TeamManagerMeans of qualification
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Leones de Ponce Flag of the United States.svg Jim Fregosi Winners of the 1969–70 Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Tigres del Licey Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Manny Mota Winners of the 1969–70 Dominican Professional Baseball League
Flag of Venezuela.svg Navegantes del Magallanes Flag of Cuba.svg Carlos Pascual Winners of the 1969–70 Venezuelan Professional Baseball League


Final standings

CountryClubWLW/L %Managers
Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg Venezuela 71  .875  Carlos Pascual
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg Puerto Rico 44  .500  Jim Fregosi
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Dominican Republic 17  .125  Manny Mota

Individual leaders

PlayerStatistic
Batting
Gonzalo Márquez (VEN) Batting average .440
Rico Carty (DOM)
Pat Corrales (PUR)
Luis Meléndez (PUR)
Armando Ortiz (VEN)
Tony Pérez (PUR)
Freddie Velázquez (DOM)
Home runs     1
Gustavo Gil (VEN) Runs batted in     7
Luis Meléndez (PUR)
Manny Mota (DOM)
Runs     6
Gustavo Gil (VEN) Hits    12
Bernie Carbo (PUR)
César Cedeño (DOM)
Ray Fosse (VEN)
César Tovar (VEN)
Doubles     2
Ray Fosse (VEN)
César Tovar (VEN)
Triples     1
Gonzalo Márquez/Venezuela Stolen bases     4
Pitching
Aurelio Monteagudo (VEN)
Orlando Peña (VEN)
Wayne Simpson (PUR)
Wins     2
Aurelio Monteagudo (VEN) Strikeouts    16
Aurelio Monteagudo (VEN) ERA 0.00
Orlando Peña (VEN) Innings pitched 18.0

All-Star team

NamePosition
Ray Fosse (VEN) Catcher
Gonzalo Márquez (VEN) First baseman
Gustavo Gil (VEN) Second baseman
Tony Pérez (PUR) Third baseman
Jesús Aristimuño (VEN) Shortstop
César Cedeño (DOM) Left fielder
César Tovar (VEN) Center fielder
Luis Meléndez (PUR) Right fielder
Aurelio Monteagudo (VEN)
Orlando Peña (VEN)
Pitchers
Carlos Pascual (VEN) Manager

Scoreboards

Game 1, February 5

Team123456789 R H E
Puerto Rico001000030470
Dominican Republic000110000261
WP: Wayne Simpson (1-0)   LP: Santiago Guzmán (0-1)
Home runs:
PUR: Tony Pérez (1)
DOM: Freddie Velázquez (1)

Game 2, February 5

Team123456789 R H E
Puerto Rico000000001160
Venezuela00100020x341
WP: Orlando Peña (1-0)   LP: Mike Cuellar (0-1)
Home runs:
PUR: None
VEN: Armando Ortiz

Game 3, February 6

Team123456789101112131415 R H E
Dominican Republic0000000200000002131
Puerto Rico0010000010000013130
WP: Félix Roque (1-0)   LP: Reggie Cleveland (0-1)

Game 4, February 6

Team123456789 R H E
Dominican Republic300000010  4  92
Venezuela00400600x10170
WP: Larry Jaster (1-0)   LP: Silvano Quezada (0-1)
Home runs:
DOM: Rico Carty (1)
VEN: None

Game 5, February 7

Team123456789 R H E
Venezuela3000001004120
Dominican Republic0000000000  02
WP: Jay Ritchie (1-0)   LP: Milcíades Olivo (0-1)

Game 6, February 7

Team123456789 R H E
Venezuela3000001004111
Puerto Rico0100300015120
WP: Paul Doyle (1-0)   LP: Don Eddy (0-1)
Home runs:
VEN: None
PUR: Pat Corrales (1), Luis Meléndez (1)

Game 7, February 8

Team123456789 R H E
Dominican Republic1001000002120
Puerto Rico1000000001  12
WP: Reggie Cleveland (1-1)   LP: Rickey Clark (0-1)

Game 8, February 8

Team123456789 R H E
Venezuela000000400470
Puerto Rico000000000041
WP: Aurelio Monteagudo (1-0)   LP: Raúl Mercado (0-1)

Game 9, February 9

Team123456789 R H E
Puerto Rico1000000012100
Dominican Republic0000000000  42
WP: Wayne Simpson (2-0)   LP: Danilo Rivas (0-1)

Game 10, February 9

Team123456789 R H E
Venezuela0020000204101
Dominican Republic0000010203111
WP: Orlando Peña (2-0)   LP: Santiago Guzmán (0-2)

Game 11, February 10

Team1234567891011 R H E
Puerto Rico100100010003122
Venezuela100010010014111
WP: Aurelio Monteagudo (2-0)   LP: Ron Kline (0-1)
Home runs:
PUR: Frank Rivera (1)
VEN: None

Game 12, February 10

Team123456789 R H E
Dominican Republic000002000271
Venezuela21000000x351
WP: Gregorio Machado (1-0)   LP: David Hernández (0-1)   Sv: Gilberto Marcano (1)

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