
Just 10 hours after the defeat that went into extra innings, Tijuana, Mexico picked up a 9-5 victory over Bay County, Michigan.
Michigan lost to the Czech Republic yesterday and Mexico lost to Southern Illinois.
Michigan started the base running in the first inning on a single by Carter Sonntag. He advanced to second when Alex Czyzewski was hit by a pitch. Sonnatag stole third and Czyzewski stole second to put two men in scoring position. Mexico pitcher, Jorge Urriza, walked Justin Esch to load the bases for Michigan. However, Mexico’s defense ends the inning with a double play and no score.
Andres Kirk picks up an RBI for Mexico hitting a fly ball to right field. Felipe Gavilanez scored for the Mexicans. Saul Callejas grounded out scoring Andres Ramirez and Mexico lead 2-0 to end the first inning.
Mexico still lead going into the bottom of the second inning. Fernando Santoyo and Raul Granados both singled to right field. Santoyo scored when Gavilanez singled. Mexico had the 3-0 lead over Michigan to end the inning.
Michigan hit two singles in the top of the third, but was unable to come up with any points. Czyzewski singled putting Eli Wall in scoring position. However, Anthony Sheridon grounded out to go to the bottom of the third.
Mexico scored on an error by Michigan pitcher, Sheridon. With one out and runners in the corners, Granados singled to center field scoring Jose Orduño. At the end of the fourth, Mexico lead 5-0.
Blaise Millar singled for Michigan in the top of the fourth. However, Luke Savage grounded out and Michigan remained scoreless.
Callejas picked up an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth. Orduño doubled to center field and Mexico scored two more runs. Going into the fifth inning, Mexico lead 8-0.
In the top of the fifth, Michigan attempted a comeback. Mexico pitcher, Jesus Barrientos, gave up three singles and a walk and Michigan finally scored. Esch singled to center field and Riley Swiderski and Sonntag scored. Barrientos was taken out and Leonardo Perez was sent to the mound. Mexico still lead 8-3.
Going into the seventh inning, Mexico lead 9-3. Michigan attempted a comeback by loading the bases and scoring on a walk. Gabe Tuller scored on a wild pitch and Michigan was only down by four.
However, it was too late for Michigan to comeback and Perez struck out Alex Jereome to end the game.
Michigan will play the loser of game six tomorrow at 8 a.m. CDT/US and Mexico will play the loser of game seven tomorrow at 11 a.m. CDT/US.