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Mexico U18 Wins Bronze at Women’s Softball World Cup, First-Ever Medal for the Nation

The podium finish fulfills coach Adriana Pérez’s pre-tournament goal for a top-three result.

Overview

  • Mexico beat China 4-2 in the third-place game at Devon Park in Oklahoma.
  • The team struck early with two first-inning runs, then added an RBI from Amy Cornelius and a fourth run created by Angélica Montenegro exploiting a defensive error.
  • Pitcher Analía López anchored the win and earned praise from Pérez for executing the game plan.
  • China pushed back with runs in the sixth and seventh innings but could not overcome the deficit.
  • Mexico shared the podium with the United States as champion and Japan as runner-up.