...
By Cole Sullivan
0
Share
Newsweek is a Trust Project member
See more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
The energy was palpable when Team USA took on Team Mexico on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic third pool play game for each team, with both entering the matchup at 2-0.
Mexico held strong early until Aaron Judge launched a two-run home run, followed by a three-run blast from Roman Anthony in the same inning to push the U.S. ahead 5-0 after three frames.
The United States did not score again the rest of the game, while Mexico chipped away behind Jarren Duran to plate three runs. Mexico entered the eighth and ninth innings with a chance to rally and even put the tying run on base, but failed to convert, ultimately falling 5-3.
Read More on MLB
Following the matchup, Mexico manager Benji Gil made it clear that not only does he want to face the U.S. again — which would likely have to come in the championship — but he also believes his team would win the rematch.
“I hope we play the U.S. again. That would be awesome. I would be ecstatic to face them again,” Gil said. “It’s probably the championship, right? You know what? I want to face them more than I want anything else in the world.
“I think we’ll end up 1-1 against the U.S. this tournament, and Mexico won’t lose again until three years from now.”
More news: One Country Relegated From World Baseball Classic After Disastrous Start
More news:Tarik Skubal Branded ‘Traitor’ by Furious Fans for Leaving Team USA in WBC
“You gotta think about Team Italy first, brother — they’re still undefeated and could leave you out with a win,” one fan said.
Someone else added, “Sounds like a sore loser. Does he know the Pool B runner-up would have to go through Team Japanin the semis (assuming both advance)?”
Another person wrote, “Someone tell him, to do that, you have to make the championship game.”
“Someone tell him he’s gotta worry about Team Italy first,” one more fan commented
...
Both Team Mexico and Team USA will be back in action over the next two nights, marking the end of pool play as each team takes on Team Italy, which currently sits at 2-0.
The U.S. will face Italy at 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday night, while Mexico will meet them on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. EST.
More news: Korean Commentators Break Down in Tears After Emotional WBC Victory
View 0 Comments
Submit Correction
View Editorial & AI Guidelines