Two ninth - inning runs pushed the Dominicans past the host Americans and into the semifinals .
In the second round , the Dominicans rallied past upstart Italy despite an early 4 -- 0 deficit at Marlins Park in Miami , United States .
Two ninth - inning runs pushed the Dominicans past the host United States and into the semifinals .
In the second round , the Dominicans rallied past upstart Italy despite an early 4 -- 0 deficit at Marlins Park in Miami , United States .