Mexican star Arozarena.

(European News Agency)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] In the quarter-finals of the 5th World Baseball Classic, Mexican star Randy Arozarena made a key field in the 8th inning to keep the team from losing points. In the end, Mexico With a 5-4 victory over Puerto Rico, the Mexican team broke into the semi-finals of the classic for the first time in history.

1 out in 8 innings, Puerto Rico hits first base, Emmanuel Rivera hits a deep fly ball to left field, Arozarena, who serves as Mexico's left fielder, goes all the way back, and finally hits a wall jump at home run Get up and catch and confiscate this fly ball that could make a long drive.

Arosa Reina also quickly passed the ball back to the infield.

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Mexico made it to the semi-finals.

(European News Agency)

Talking about the key defense in the 8th inning, Arosa Reina said in an interview after the game, "This is better than any hit I hit in the major leagues, better than my kick in the World Series. That catch is the best."

Arozareina served as the pioneer in this battle, with 3 hits and 1 hit, and 2 walks. His current batting average in the classic game is as high as 0.471.

Arozareina scored 7 hits with 14 hits in the Group C group stage, including 1 home, contributed 9 RBIs, and won the MVP of Group C.

After Mexico wins, they will meet Japan in the semi-finals of the classic.

Randy Arozarena is doing it ALL for Team Mexico!



This time with his glove! #WorldBaseballClassic pic.twitter.com/HvG72j36i8

— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 18, 2023

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