Julian Ornelas

Jonathan Aranda sliding in with a run for Mexico in their 16–0 win over Brazil in the World Baseball Classic

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WBC: Dominant Mexico Overwhelms Brazil

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
March 8, 2026

General Baseball
World Baseball Classic

Mexico 16, Brazil 0 (6 innings) HOUSTON (Mar. 8) — Mexico overwhelmed Brazil from the opening pitch, piling on early offense without letup in an electrifying six-inning run‑rule win, 16–0. A four‑run first inning set the tone, and Mexico’s lineup slugged the night away until Julian Ornelas sent everyone home early with a game-ending two‑run […]