World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v United States: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Austin Barnes #15 of Team Mexico talks with catcher Will Smith #16 of Team USA during the second 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 today's WBC game, Mexico was in control from start to finish as they defeated the USA in their second game with 11-5. After losing to Columbia 5-4 on Saturday, it was important for the team to win today's match against USA.
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Undeniably, Joey Meneses was the star of the show, putting on a brilliant display of hitting. At the start, he hit a two-run home run, giving Mexico an early lead to Mexico. On the other hand, USA's poor defensive display, cost them.
"Mexico was in control from start to finish as they defeat USA in their 2nd game of the WBC!" - Fox Sports: MLB
Here are some epic responses from baseball fans in light of USA's humiliating defeat at the hands of Mexico:
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Team USA will next play against Canada on March 13 at Chase Field at 10 p.m. ET (FS1).
Team USA's status in 2023 WBC
World Baseball Classic Pool C: Mexico v United States: PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 12: Infielder 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)
Previously, Team USA won their first WBC game against Great Britain with a 6-2 scoreline. Mexico, however, was, defeated by Colombia in 10 innings.
Currently, with Mexico defeating the USA in today's game, the latter's score in WBC is 1-1.
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