Rowdy Tellez clocks homer, notches three RBI in WBC

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Rowdy Tellez clocks homer, drives in three runs in World Baseball Classic

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Tyler Koerth_ | Last updated 3/15/23

Team Mexico advanced to the quarterfinals on the 2023 World Baseball Classic following a 10-3 win over Team Canada on Wednesday. During the contest, Brewers slugger Rowdy Tellez collected three RBI, picking up a two-run single in the first inning before capping his day in loud style via a solo homer in the eighth inning.

There’s a nice little start for Mexico!

2-0 lead early in the top of the 1st!

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In order to make it out of Pool C, Mexico earlier outslugged Team USA by a score of 11-5 and defeated Great Britain 2-1 in addition to their above-mentioned win over Canada. The team's lone loss came during their opening match up against Colombia in which Luis Urias was charged with a brutal error in the 10th inning.

Throughout pool play, Tellez, Randy Arozarena, and Joey Meneses have all played big roles offensively for Mexico. Tellez finished with a .353/.421/.588 slash line that included one home run and five RBI. Arozareana had a .500 average with a 1.703 OPS and Meneses a 1.263 OPS. These three players accounted for 20 RBI over four games.

Mexico's pitching staff includes MLBers Julio Urias, Tajuan Walker, Jose Urquidy, and Giovanny Gallegos, too, making them a tough out for the remainder of the WBC.

Looking ahead to the quarterfinals, Mexico will likely play the winner of Wednesday evening's Team Dominican Republic vs Team Peurto Rico game.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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