Mexico used 26 hits to outscore Australia 21-2.
An eight-run first at-bat for Mexico against Australia’s Isobel Lambert set the tone for the game.
Mexico’s center fielder and lead-off hitter went 5 for 5 with 4 doubles.
After Mexico’s starter was perfect for three innings, five strike
outs, Australia finally got on the scoreboard in the fourth against reliever Manuel Cortes.
Mexico celebrates one run against Australia
Italy needed three pitchers to get out of first-inning: Alessandro Gamberini, Nicola Cepparulo and Noemi Cortesi. The USA scored 11 in that first inning and went on to win 28-1 on 28 hits, including two home runs by first baseman Lucas Tinajero and another by left fielder Rashad Hayes.
Jayden Stroman, the brother of Major League pitcher Marcus, went two innings allowing a hit and earned the win.
It was not an easy day for Italy’s pitching