Juan Natal went 2-5, helping the Puerto Rico National Team (2-1) to a 4-3 victory over the Greeley (CO) Grays (1-2) on Monday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.
He singled in the fifth, seventh, and eighth innings.Abdel Rivera picked up the win for the Puerto Rico National Team. Rivera pitched nine innings and allowed three earned runs, six hits and one walk while striking out six.
Talon Jumper was effective even in defeat, mowing down six the Puerto Rico National Team batters and allowing three runs.
Jensen Park had a busy day at the plate, collecting two extra-base hits. He doubled in the first and fourth innings.
Lee Busto (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked one, struck out none, and allowed one run.