Japan's Munetaka Murakami (right) hit a farewell double in the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic yesterday, turning his back against Mexico.

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[Reporter Xu Zhengyang/Comprehensive Report] "Village God" Murakami Sotaka yesterday in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, the only time he swung the ball in the field was to help Japan beat Mexico 6-5 and go to second base. With a single hit, he will compete with the United States at 7:00 this morning. If Shohei Otani comes to the plate in the future, he will have the opportunity to have a fantasy shooting duel with Trout.

Shohei Otani (AFP)

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Japan was overwhelmed by Mexico all the way. After 8 innings, they caught up to 4:5. In the 9th inning, Otani took the lead in double base and blew the counterattack horn. After good and one bad, he caught a high straight ball to return the trust of supervisor Hideki Kuriyama.

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Murakami excitedly pointed out that when Otani and Yoshida hit the base one after another, the idea of ​​sacrificing bunt flashed through his mind, but was told by the coach Kenyuki Shiroishi, "Supervisor Kuriyama said, I will leave it to you!" So he made up his mind to let go and play, At the moment of hitting the bat, I thought the ball would fly out, but I didn't have enough power, because first base runner Zhou Dongyoujing was very fast, and I thought it would be a goodbye hit.

The first team in history to reach the final 3 times a day

Mexico broke into the semi-finals for the first time. The head coach Gill said that both teams played great games, and Japan won because they did not give up. "We must take off our hats to the Japanese team. Defeat, no regrets, today is a victory for world baseball."

Jinyong first haired the United States to send Kelly

Japan has become the first strong team in history to reach the finals three times. Today it will face off against the United States. Kuriyama announced that Ima Yongsheng will be the first team, and the United States is expected to send Kelly. The United States plays the line, hoping to have no worries as usual and throw the ball that makes it difficult for the opponent to play.

Otani's standby backup is expected to face Choot

Except for Sasaki Ryuki and Yamamoto Yushin, who used more than the required number of balls, all Japanese pitchers are on standby today. Otani will come to the plate later depending on his physical condition. He believes that Trout is the best player in baseball today, and the United States is a respectable opponent. The 1st to 9th bats are all stars. He will be nervous but not afraid, and will face it with the feeling that he is sure to win.