1/6/2024-The Coastal Classic began with a 3 to 3 tie between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Chris Vertuli lead the way for Puerto Rico with 6 innings scattering three runs. Richard Paulino was 2-2 as a hitter before being removed for a pinch runner.

For the Dominican Republic Breylin Familia had a key bases loaded two RBI hit after Puerto Rico Intentionally walked Victor Mercedes. Francisco Rosario pitched five innings before leaving with the bases loaded and no outs in the sixth.

Michael Fitzpatrick came in and got a double play on his first pitch leaving the score 3-2 in favor of Dominican Republic. He then gave a hit and walked in the tying run. With two outs Francois Castillo came on to get a game ending strikeout. He hit a game high 94 MPH on the Coastal Baseball Radar Gun. The two teams outlasted the strong morning Galveston fog