Former Colorado Rockies catcher Geronimo Gil went three-for-five in defeat for the Mexican squad.
AUSTRALIA 4, GERMANY 1
The Australian national team beat Germany 4-1 behind effective outings from left-handed pitcher Paul Mildren and right-hander Scott Mitchinson.
Mildren picked up the victory, striking out seven over five innings with one walk. Mildren mixed up breaking pitches and painted the strike zone efficiently against Germany's overmatched hitters.
Mitchinson worked the final four innings for the save, striking out four in four scoreless innings of work.
Starter Tim Henkenjohann took the loss for the German team, struggling with command and walking five over six innings, including two wild pitches.
Catcher Kai Gronauer was the lone bright spot offensively for the German team, going two-for-four with the team's only RBI. Luke Hughes shone defensively and had two hits, a run, and an RBI for the Australians.
Earlier result from Taichung Intercontinental Baseball Stadium:
* South Korea 5, South Africa 0
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