Watch: Dominicans open scoring with 2-run 1st inning

After being shut out through the first five innings of its first-round matchup with the United States, the Dominican Republic wasted no time getting on the board in the rematch.

With Manny Machado standing at first base courtesy a throwing error, Robinson Cano launched a double to left field off U.S. starter Danny Duffy to give the Dominicans an early 1-0 lead.

Carlos Santana would follow two batters later with an RBI single to cash in Cano to double the lead.

The Dominicans almost had a third run, but Nelson Cruz was thrown out at the plate on a heads-up play by United States shortstop Brandon Crawford.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)