WBC roundup: Puerto Rico tops Israel in 8 perfect innings

Jose De Leon, a 30-year-old right-hander in the Minnesota Twins' organization, combined with three relievers on an abbreviated perfect game as the Puerto Rico defeated Israel 10-0 in eight innings in Pool D play at the World Baseball Classic in Miami on Monday.

De Leon struck out 10 on only 64 pitches over 5 2/3 innings -- a WBC record for longest perfect outing -- as Puerto Rico improved to 2-1 in its pool, one-half gam