It was the second straight Caribbean Series held in Mexico, as an attempt to keep high attendance after the disappointing revenues from the previous two editions played at Miami.
The Cangrejeros de Santurce of Puerto Rico clinched the title after beating the Águilas Cibaeñas in a tiebreaker game.
With Mako Oliveras at the helm, the Cangrejeros won the final game behind a strong effort from Kevin Brown, who pitched 5+1⁄3 scoreless innings of relief to get the win, highlighted by a three-hit performance from DH Dickie Thon, which included a two-run home run.
Fernando Valenzuela hurled one gem against Dominican Republic and did not have a decision, but his performance earned him a comeback to the Major Leagues with the Baltimore Orioles in the upcoming season.
The Águilas del Zulia were guided by Pompeyo Davalillo, and included big leaguers Jay Baller, Pedro Castellano, Cris Colón, Jason Grimsley, Urbano Lugo, Julio Machado and Eduardo Zambrano, among others.