World Baseball Classic: Mexico comes back to beat Puerto Rico, advance to semifinals

Baseball: World Baseball Classic - Quarterfinals Mexico vs Puerto Rico Mar 17, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Mexico third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) scores after hitting a home run during the third inning against Puerto Rico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports - 20255997

By Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

March 17, 2023 at 10:25 pm EDT

A nightmare start didn't stop Mexico, and now it's headed to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Mexico defeated Puerto Rico 5-4 on Friday after falling behind 4-0 in the top of the first inning. It will face Japan on Monday in Miami (FS1).

MEXICO HAS THE LEAD!

After being down 4-0 in the 1st, Mexico has come back and will carry a lead into the 8th inning!

📺: WBC on FS1 pic.twitter.com/XGQ0qdbceK
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 18, 2023

This story will be updated with more information.

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