A classic duel in Latin American baseball, for a ticket to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Photo: Marcausa.

Mexico and Puerto Rico, two of the great surprises of the World Baseball Classic, met this Friday at LoanDepot Park, in Miami, Fla, for a ticket to the semifinals of the tournament.

After a tight game, Mexico got the victory by 5 runs against 4 of its opponent.

Now he has the "fight" against the team from Japan.

BOOM.

BALLGAME ME!

Mexico is going to the WBC semifinal for the first time ever!

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PR is not going to go away quietly 💪

Lead off single to start the 9th!

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