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China overpowers Brazil

RAY Chang drove in two runs yesterday as China rallied with five runs in the bottom of the eighth to beat Brazil 5-2 in Group A of the World Baseball Classic in Fukuoka, Japan.

Brazil led 2-0, but China scored its first run on a bases-loaded walk before Chang hit a soft fly ball to left field that scored two and gave China its first lead of the game.

China added two more runs on bases-loaded walks.

With the win, China improved to 1-2 and earned a spot in the next Classic, while Brazil (0-3) will be forced to qualify for the next tournament.

Japan plays Cuba today in the final game of Group A. Both teams have already advanced to the second round.





 

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