Czech Republic beats China 8-5 at WBC, Cuba gets its 1st win

Published March 10, 2023 3:15 AM

TOKYO (AP) — Martin Muzik hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning and the Czech Republic beat China 8-5 in the World Baseball Classic. The Czech Republic overcame a 5-4 deficit in the ninth with Filip Smola adding an RBI single in the team’s first game in Group A. Matej Mensik also homered for the Czechs. Marek Minarik was the winner with 2 2/3 scoreless innings at the end. Hai Cheng Gong took the loss as China dropped to 0-2. It lost to Japan 8-1 on Thursday. Cuba picked up its first victory by beating Panama 13-4.

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