Mexico upsets US in baseball World Classic
- Published: 9 Mar 2013 at 07.49
- Online news: Sports
Adrian Gonzalez blasted a home run and drove in three runs as Mexico shocked the United States 5-2 in a stunning first-round upset at the World Baseball Classic.
Luis Cruz (L) of Mexico congratulates teammate Adrian Gonzalez after they both scored on a 2-run home run by Gonzalez in the top of the third inning against the United States during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group D game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 8, 2013. Mexico shocked the US, 5-2, in a stunning first-round upset.
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Gonzalez on Friday hit a two-run homer in the third inning plus a run-scoring ground out while Luis Cruz hit two run-scoring sacrifice fly outs to provide all the runs Mexico needed.
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