Fans go wild as Joey Meneses led Mexico lay the smackdown on USA: "ITS BEISBOL, NOT BASEBALL"

World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v United States
World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v United States: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Joey Meneses #32 of Team Mexico hits a two-run home run against Team USA during the first inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Joey Meneses is truly putting on a show during today's Team USA versus Team Mexico game at the World Baseball Classic 2023. After a one-out, two-run home run to left center and a hot shot down the third-base line, Joey Meneses' second HR gave Mexico a lead over the USA with 7-1.

"BREAK OUT THE HOME RUN SOMBRERO!" - Foc Sports: MLB

Team Mexico looks pretty determined to win the highly anticipated match against Team USA.

With scores going live on Twitter, here are some of the epic responses from fans as they went wild as Mexico laid the smackdown on the USA:

Fans supporting Team USA in 2023 WBC look unimpressed with the bland effort from the star-studded squad.

Team USA's lackluster pitching against Mexico in today's 2023 World Baseball Classic game

World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v United States: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Infeilder Nolan Arenado #28 of Team USA fields a ground ball out against Team Mexico during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v United States: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Infeilder Nolan Arenado #28 of Team USA fields a ground ball out against Team Mexico during the sixth inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Chase Field on March 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

In five innings, just two hits have come from Team USA - a single by Tim Anderson and a triple by Kyle Tucker.

"Team Mexico is putting on a show." - MLB

Team USA's chances don't look good at all in today's WBC game, despite a few hard balls that have been launched at defenders. Post-game, there will surely be some focus on the subpar pitching staff.

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