Mexico considers World Baseball Classic a win despite loss

March 21, 2023 - 2:51am

Masataka Yoshida hit a three-run homer in the 7th inning and Munetaka Murakami walked off Mexico with a two-run double in the bottom of the 9th to lead Japan to a 6-5 win and advance to the championship game against the United States.

Mexico considers World Baseball Classic a win despite loss

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