SAN DIEGO — Puerto Rico wasn't trying to show anyone up, they kept insisting.
They weren't trying to embarrass anyone, particularly not against a team with so much respect.
But sorry, but when you produce one of the greatest victories in your country's history Tuesday night, knocking off the Dominican Republic, 3-1, for the first time since 2006 and ending its 11-game winning streak in the World Baseball Classic, who can blame them for acting a little goofy?
Puerto Rico second baseman Javy Baez created the no-look tag on this night, pointing, laughing and gesturing toward catcher Yadier Molina, before he even caught the ball, when Nelson Cruz slid into his glove at second base.