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End of match
Japón 6-5 México
9 Low
Ohtani's double with no outs.
Fin 9 Up
The entry is over and the last chance for Japan will come.
9 Up
An out falls with a fly ball by Luis Urias.
End 8 Low
The inning is over and Mexico is 3 outs from the Grand Final.
8 Low
The second out falls but with one more run for Japan.
8 Low
Japan places men on first and second with no out.
End 8 Up
The worst inning ends Mexico hit 2 more runs.
8 Up
Verdugo connects double that scores the fourth for Mexico.
7 Low
The inning ends and Japan tied the game.
7 Low
A 3-run home run ties the game.
7 Low
Randy again in left field catches the petola for the second out.
7 Low
First out for Japan with one more K by Urquidy.
End 7 Up
The inning ends with a failed base steal by Trejo.
7 Up
Trejo grounded into base on balls with one out.
7 Up
Luis Urias struck out on a grounder to 3rd base.
End 6 Low
The inning ends with another great catch by Randy Rozarena.
6 Low
Urquidy gets a very important strikeout and there are already two outs.
6 Low
Grounded out on a grounder to second base, struck out Ohtani.
6 Low
Ohtani singles with no outs.
End 6 Up
The entry for Mexico is ending quickly.
6 Up
Joey Meneses strikes out on a grounder to second base, one out.
End 5 Low
The entry is over and Japan leaves full houses.
5 Low
Pitcher changes Urquidy to the mound.
5 Low
Randy Arozarena takes the home run away from the Japanese with an extraordinary catch.
End 5 Up
The inning ends and Mexico leaves a man on base.
5 Up
Thomas strikes out swinging, one out.
End 4 Low
The inning ends and Japan leaves a man on base.
4 Low
Ohtani connects with a pop fly out to center field.
4 Low
First out for Mexico
End 4 Up
The inning is over but Mexico has already done some damage.
4 Up
Urias' home run falls 3 runs short for Mexico.
4 Up
Paredes connects on a bloop single and there are men on first and second with 2 outs.
4 Up
Single by Tellez who singled to first base.
4 Up
Verdugo strikes out and there is one out.
End 3 Low
The third episode ends and Sandoval retires in order.
3 Low
5 strikeouts by Sandoval and there is already one out.
End 3 Up
The inning is over and there are no runs.
3 Up
Thomas strikes out on a grounder to first base one out.
End 2 Low
Double Play and Japan leaves empty-handed.
2 Low
Sandoval with his 4th strikeout and there is already one out.
2 Low
Japan's single falls with no outs.
End 2 Up
Double Play and the inning ended with Mexico leaving two men on base.
2 Up
Luis Urias connects another single and Mexico has a man on first and second with one out.
2 Up
Single by Paredes who singled to first base.
2 Up
First out on a ground ball by Tellez.
End 1 Low
The entry ends with 3 chocolates from Sandoval.
1 Low
The first chocolate falls for Sandoval, who looks solid.
End 1 Up
The inning ends with Mexico retiring in order.
Kickoff
The match between Mexico and Japan kicks off.
All ready
Everything is ready for the start of the match, the teams have sung their anthems and are preparing for the kick-off in a few minutes.
End of warm-up
The two teams finish warming up and prepare to take the field for the national anthems, the starting pitch is approaching.
Great Entrance
The stadium in Miami is a great place for the Mexican national team, which today plays with everything to gain and nothing to lose.
Lineup Japan
This is Japan Lineup
Mexico Lineup
This is México Lineup
Already at the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium and the pitchers are warming up for this game, the stadium is almost full.
Fans
Little by little the fans are beginning to arrive at the stadium, many more fans from Mexico for this match that promises to be historic.
Stay tuned to follow Mexico vs Japan LIVE and online in the World Baseball Classic
In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Mexico vs. Japan in the World Baseball Classic Semifinal, as well as the latest information from LoanDepot Park. Don't miss any details of the game with VAVEL Mexico's minute-by-minute online coverage.
Channels for Mexico vs Japan online and in the World Baseball Classic 2023
The Mexico vs Japan match will be televised through Imagen TV channel.
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LoanDepot Park
The Marlins stadium located in Miami, one of the most beautiful stadiums in the MLB, has a capacity for 36 thousand spectators and was inaugurated on March 5, 2012 being one of the newest in the major leagues, will be the stage for the Mexico vs Japan game, one of the most anticipated for what is at stake for both teams, although there is no favorite in this game full of emotion, This stadium will also be used for the grand finale of the World Baseball Classic, one of the most beautiful in the major leagues.
What time is the Mexico vs Japan game in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?
This is the kickoff time for the Mexico vs Japan match on March 20, 2023 in several countries:
Argentina: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Bolivia: 8:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Brazil: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Chile: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Colombia: 7:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Ecuador: 7:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
USA (ET): 8:00 PM on FOX Sports, FOX Deportes
Spain: 1:00 AM (March 14)
Mexico: 5:00 PM Imagen TV
Paraguay: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Peru: 7:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Uruguay: 9:00 PM on DirecTV Sports
Venezuela: 8:00 PM on DirecTV Sports, Inter/ByM Sport, Venevision, IVC, Simple TV
Other Semifinal
The other match will be the United States vs. Cuba, two teams that have arrived after eliminating very talented teams. Yesterday the United States defeated Venezuela, a country that was undefeated going into the match, but the American talent came to the fore in this semifinal match.
Absences
Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they will be able to count on full squads for this match where there is no favorite, and there will be players of great quality in both squads.
Background
Only once have these two teams met and that was in 2021 in the Olympic Games, the scoreboard was tilted to Japan with a score of 7-4, Mexico with that experience will seek to change their mistakes and be able to defeat the Asian country and make history.
How does Japan arrive?
On the other hand, Japan has just eliminated Australia, a team that they defeated very easily with the help of their star pitcher Ohtani, they will seek to reach the final but first they must defeat the motivated Mexican team, one of the qualities of this team is that they have a very good bullpen, something that they should take advantage of given the danger that the Mexicans have shown in the Bat, we expect a game full of emotions and goals.
How does Mexico arrive?
The Mexican national team has just made history in the World Baseball Classic by reaching the semifinals for the first time, defeating Puerto Rico 5-4, coming from behind with a bad start by Julio Urias, they will face Japan, a team that is undefeated and with the task of reaching the final and doing something never seen before in the history of Mexican baseball, the star of the last game was Randy Arozarena, who with a great catch in the 8th inning gave him enough motivation for Mexico to reach the semifinals, another player who was key to the Mexican victory was Isaac Paredes, who hit the home run that started the Mexican comeback and victory.
Good afternoon VAVEL friends!
Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the broadcast of the Mexico vs. Japan game, corresponding to the Semifinal of the World Baseball Classic. The match will take place at LoanDepot Field, at 5:00 pm.