A strong start set the pace for Mexico win (16-4) over Nicaragua. A6 run first inning, highlighted by a 3 run batted in double by Botello, was the key. Botello was the first of 5 mexican pitchers to take the mound and struck out 7 in 3 innings. Reliever Erick Casillas was credited with the win.

Mexico got started with 4 hits in a row (Lizarraga, Urias, Macias, Diaz) and put 6 runs on the scoreboard before their first at bat against Nicaragua starter Joseph Martinez was over. actually, Martinez left before the inning was over and Wallner Davila took the mound to end the frame.

Mexico added 3 more runs in the second at third at bat and cruised to an easy win in 7 innings.

Rightfielder Diaz hit a home run and combined 4 RBI.