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Taiwan stays perfect with tight victory

CHEN TO THE RESCUE Los Angeles Dodger prospect Chen Ching-fong led the home team to a narrow 4-2 win against Nicaragua while Japan's third game of the tournament, against Russia, was also cut short by the mercy rule

By Jeffrey Wilson  /  CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

At Chiayi City, the Dominicans scored three unearned runs in the first inning and held on to beat inspired France.

Samuel Meurant of France pitched a complete game. The three runs surrendered by France fewest they have ever allowed in Baseball World Cup play.

Jamel Boutagra hit a fourth-inning home run for France's lone run.

Delvis Candelario struck out 10 in seven innings for the win.

Japan 12, Russia 0

At Shinchuan, Seibu Lion Tommaki Sato had four RBIs to lead Japan to their third straight shutout in eight innings. The mercy rule also ended Japan's contests against the Philippines and Panama.

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