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Japan Wins the International World Series and Moves on to the Championship Game A www.LittleLeague.News Photo |
Japan grabbed an early lead. Japan scored on a home run by Keitaro Miyahara, a single by Yuya Nakajima, and a wild pitch in the first inning.
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Take a Selfie Japan! You earned it! A www.LittleLeague.news Photo |
One bright spot for Mexico was a single by Saul Soto in the first inning.
Riku Goto earned the win for Japan. He threw five and two-thirds innings, giving up zero runs, four hits, striking out 13, and walking one. Keitaro recorded the last out to earn the save for Japan. Jorge Garcia took the loss for Mexico. He tossed two innings, giving up four runs, three hits, and striking out seven.
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Japan getting psyched up for their fans. A www.LittleLeague.News Photo |
Cesar Monjaraz went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Mexico in hits.