Mexico advances to the semifinals after defeating Puerto Rico in a spectacular comeback from a 4-0 deficit in the first inning. First WBC semifinal for the Mexicans in history.

Hernandez struck out without a throw, 3 outs.

Single by Lindor. Fargas to 2B.

Maldonado pops out to 1B, 2 outs.

Vimael Machin bunt lines out softly to pitcher Giovanny Gallegos. 1 out

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Johneshwy Fargas replaces Christian Vazquez.

Pitching Change: Giovanny Gallegos replaces Jake Sanchez. Defensive Substitution: Jarren Duran replaces right fielder Alex Verdugo, batting 2nd, playing right field.

Arozarena grounded out to SS, 3 outs.

Barnes popped out to CF, 2 outs.

Thomas strikes out swinging, 1 out.

Pitching Change: Jovani Moran replaces Jorge Lopez.

Rosario pops out to catcher, 3 outs.

Baez singled, Melendez advanced to 3B. 

Rivera popped out to LF, 2 outs.

Pitching Change: Jake Sanchez replaces JoJo Romero.

Melendez receives walk.

Hernandez pops out to 2B, 1 out.

Trejo fly out to LF, 3 outs.

Single by Urias, Verdugo scores.

Paredes singles, Barnes and Arozarena score. The game is tied.

Tellez strikes out swinging, 2 outs.

Meneses pops out to catcher, 1 out.

Pitching Change: Jorge Lopez replaces Alexis Diaz.

Walk to Verdugo, full bases.

Pitching Change: Alexis Diaz replaces Fernando Cruz.

Lindor out on a grounder to 3B, 3 outs.

Pitching Change: JoJo Romero replaces Javier Assad.

Maldonado out on a grounder to 2B, 2 outs.

Machin strikes out without throwing, 1 out.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Vimael Machin replaces Neftali Soto.

Thomas out on a grounder to 2B, 3 outs.

Trejo strikes out swinging, 2 outs.

Paredes strikes out swinging, 1out.

Pitching Change: Fernando Cruz replaces Yacksel Rios.

Vasquez strikes out swinging, 3 outs.

Rosario strikes out swinging, 2 outs.

Baez grounded out to pitcher, 1 out.

Tellez grounded out to 2B, 3 outs.

Meneses popped out to 1B, 2 outs.

Pitching Change: Yacksel Rios replaces Marcus Stroman.

Verdugo singles, Thomas scores, bases loaded.

Arozarena receives walk, bases loaded.

Barnes singled, Thomas advanced to 3B. 

Trejo strikes out swinging, 1 out.

Rivera grounded out, Melendez forced in 2B, 3 outs.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter MJ Melendez replaces Nelson Velazquez.

Hernandez out on a grounder to 2B, 2 outs. Lindor to 2B.

Maldonado strikes out without throwing, 1 out.

Pitching Change: Javier Assad replaces Julio Urias.

Urias grounded out to 2B, 3 outs.

Paredes gets hit by pitch. 

Tellez grounded out to 1B, 2 outs.

Meneses pops out on a line out to CF, 1 out.

Soto grounded out to 3B, 3 outs.

Vasquez connects double

Rosario hits into double play, 2 outs.

Verdugo grounder to SS, Arozarena forced in 2B. 3 outs

Barnes strikes out without throwing him out, 2 outs.

Thomas out on a grounder to 1B, 1 out.

Rivera grounded out to 3B, 3 outs.

Velasquez fly out to CF, 2 outs.

Hernandez out on a grounder to 3B, 1 out.

Trejo fly out to CF, 3 outs.

Urias pops out with a line out to RF, 2 outs.

PAREDES HITS A SOLO HOME RUN.

Tellez grounded out to SS, 1 out.

Lindor strikes out swinging, 3 outs.

Maldonado strikes out swinging, 2 outs.

Soto strikes out swinging, 1 out.

Meneses grounded out to SS, 3 outs.

Verdugo grounded out to SS, 2 outs.

Arozarena grounded out to 2B, 1 out.

Vasquez pops out on a line out to RF, 3 outs.

BACK TO BACK, EDDIE ROSARIO HITS SOLO HOME RUN.

HOME RUN BY JAVI BAEZ, TWO MORE FOR PUERTO RICO.

Rivera leads off with sacrifice fly, Hernandez scores.

Velasquez singles, Hernandez to 3B.

Lindor strikes out swinging, 1 out.

Lindor at bat, Urias on the mound.

We are already with the coverage of this World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game, Mexico clashes against Puerto Rico for a place in the semifinals. 

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Japan defeated Italy in the quarterfinals, the Japanese are waiting for the winner of the Mexico-Puerto Rico match for their semifinal clash.

This will be the second meeting between the teams of Puerto Rico and Mexico in the WBC. In the 2017 edition, they faced each other in the first round, with a 9-4 victory for the Puerto Ricans.

Good evening to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the game Puerto Rico vs México, corresponding to the matchday of the World Baseball Classic 2023. The game will take place at the LoanDepot park at 19:00 hours USA ET time.