Mexico defeats Puerto Rico 5-4 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic

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On Friday, March 17, Mexico defeated Puerto Rico 5-4 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Mexico achieves a historic classification to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after beating Puerto Rico in an agonizing duel.

MEXICO TURNS THE MATCH AROUND

Luis Urías connected into right field for the go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh inning.

PAREDES WITH THE EQUALIZER!

Isaac Paredes connected to left field for two runs from the Mexican ninth and the game was tied; in the seventh inning.

MEXICO SCORES HIS SECOND RUN

Alex Verdugo hit an RBI single in Mexico’s second run in the quarterfinals against Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic; in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Mexico advances to the Semi-finals against one the toughest teams in the tournament: Japan.

Source: TV Azteca

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