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just four teams
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How Mexico surprised the world to reach the 2023 WBC semifinals - ESPN
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Isaac Paredes hits three home runs in win vs. Yankees
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just four teams
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Revenge against Tigers is sweet for Rays' Isaac Paredes
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Isaac Paredes of Mexico singles on a sharp ground ball to left
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Isaac Paredes hits walk-off single against Pirates
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How Japan rallied to defeat Mexico, advance to World Baseball
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Isaac Paredes of Mexico singles on a sharp ground ball to left
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How Mexico surprised the world to reach the 2023 WBC semifinals - ESPN